Osun: APC will be back in full force for 2026 – Party elders declare
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo
The Elders’ Caucus (Igbimo Agba) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has declared confidently that the party will return to power in full force by 2026.
The APC elders reiterated their commitment to implementing the Court of Appeal judgment ordering the reinstatement of sacked council chairmen and councillors across the state.
The chairman of the caucus, Engr. Sola Akinwumi, speaking after a meeting held at the residence of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area, stated that the APC is fully prepared to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Akinwumi emphasized that the party will adhere strictly to the law while implementing the court’s judgment to reclaim the councils.
His words: “The Osun APC Elders’ Caucus (Igbimo Agba) stands solidly behind our party and its chairman. We also give 100 percent support to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for leading the party aright.
“We are fully prepared for the 2026 governorship election. We will implement the Court of Appeal judgment on local government. We are law-abiding citizens, and we always adhere to the law and its interpretations.
“My advice to party members is to remain steadfast and avoid unnecessary distractions. They should stay focused and resolute. We are coming back in full force in 2026.
“We will reclaim the councils in compliance with the law and the court’s judgment.”
The meeting was attended by HE Adegboyega Oyetola; APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru; former Deputy Governors Sooko Adeleke Adewoyin and Benedict Alabi; APC State Chairman Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal; Chief Shuaib Oyedokun; former Osun House of Assembly Speakers Prof. Mojeed Alabi and Hon. Timothy Owoeye; Alhaji Gbadebo Ajao; Engr. Bashir Awotorebo; Prince Felix Awofisayo; former Minister of Police Affairs Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan; Mr. Ayo Afolabi; Prince Akin Omolaoye; Hon. Israel Ajibola Famurewa; Hon. Bukola Oyewo, among others.
