Osun 2026: APC group advocates for Osun West candidate to unseat Governor Adeleke

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

The Osun West Crusaders, a group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has declared that only an APC candidate from Osun West can unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 election.

Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Monday, the group’s coordinator, AbdulGafar Blessing, noted that zoning the ticket to Osun West would provide a strategic advantage in securing electoral victory.

Blessing, who criticized the administration of Adeleke, described it as irresponsible and lacking vision.

He noted that the current PDP-led administration in the state has failed to deliver meaningful progress for residents.

According to the group, “The present government under Governor Ademola Adeleke has come to epitomize executive irresponsibility, marked by a lack of vision, erratic governance, and policies that have scarcely enhanced the lives of Osun State’s inhabitants.”

The group urged the party leadership to prioritize a candidate from Osun West to strengthen the party’s chances of reclaiming power if former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola does not contest in the 2026 election.

“The sole means to dislodge this government and restore Osun State to the trajectory of progress and development lies in ensuring our party presents a formidable candidate from Osun West—if Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola is not in the fray,” the statement added.

The group argued that zoning the ticket to Osun West would correct this imbalance, ensuring a more equitable political landscape.

“The call to zone the 2026 Osun governorship ticket to Osun West stems from a deep-rooted desire for equity and balanced representation in our state’s political landscape.

“Over the years, the gubernatorial seat has rotated predominantly between other districts, leaving Osun West with fewer opportunities to lead and shape the developmental trajectory of our state.”

The group, however, moved in their hundreds to the APC party secretariat in Osogbo to submit their letter of request, which was received by Director of Admin and Finance, Aremu Tajudeen, who promised to deliver their messages to the appropriate authorities.

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