Osun 2026: “I am no longer interested in vying for the governorship ticket”—Oyetola

Former Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has revealed that he is no longer interested in vying for the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming election.

Speaking at a stakeholder’s meeting in Osogbo at the weekend, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy urged APC aspirants to shun divisive politics, noting that the party stands a chance of winning the next elections.

“You should all avoid the campaign of calumny and be your brother’s keeper. I am no longer interested in vying for the governorship ticket with you.”

According to the minister, “The APC remains the party to beat anytime and any day,” as it continues to attract defectors from other political parties.

“This development has further attested to our vibrancy, potency, and formidability. This has always been my dream to build a virile, potent, and formidable party that would return the progressives to government.

“I thank God that this is manifesting, and I can assure you that with God on our side, we will win the governorship election next year in Osun State and deliver our state with massive votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“We have many justifications to send the current government packing, and we will return our party to the government next year by God’s grace.

“We have qualified, quality, and competent people of outstanding track records as aspirants contesting for the governorship election, and this is a unique selling proposition to feast on, and we will continue to complement the federal government’s efforts on all fronts,” he stated.

He asserted that the coalition of opposition parties posed no threat, characterising the initiative as rooted in political conspiracy, collusion, and revenge, and predicted its inevitable collapse.

“Whatever builds on conspiracy, connivance, and vendetta will collapse, and it is crystal clear that the coalition is drifting to collapse. This has no iota of effect on us, particularly in Osun. We knew this since it is the same TOP that metamorphosed to Omoluabi and later ADC. We are resolute to come out victorious in the future elections, and this is incontestable,” Oyetola said.

Vanguard reports that the meeting was attended by many party faithfuls, including some of the governorship aspirants.