The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the August 8, 2026 election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has declared that governance is a grave responsibility that must not be entrusted to mediocre leadership, insisting that the state requires competence, focus and disciplined management to unlock its full potential.
Oyebamiji made the assertion shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the leadership of the All Progressives Congress at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.
Addressing party leaders and supporters, the APC flagbearer said Osun is endowed with vast human and material resources that demand a serious and capable hand to harness them for sustainable development and improved quality of life for residents.
“The business of governance is serious. Osun State is blessed with enormous human and material assets, and we need a serious manager to drive those assets. That serious manager is Bola Oyebamiji,” he said.
Declaring the party’s readiness for the coming electoral contests, Oyebamiji said the APC is determined not only to reclaim Osun in 2026 but also to deliver a resounding victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
“Now that I have the support of the leaders and members of the party to represent the APC at the polls, we will carry that mandate forward. Come 2026 and 2027, we will deliver Osun for the APC at both the governorship and presidential elections. We will win massively to return the progressives to the Bola Ige House in 2026 and renew the mandate of Mr. President in 2027,” he said.
The former Osun State Commissioner for Finance described the issuance of his Certificate of Return as the beginning of a renewed journey to reposition the state on the path of progress, inclusive governance and accelerated development.
He pledged to consolidate on the legacies of past progressive administrations while opening new frontiers of prosperity across critical sectors of the state’s economy.
“The journey ahead is clear. The task of reclaiming Osun is not just a campaign, but a calling. Today marks the beginning of a renewed march to restore our state to progress, inclusive governance and rapid development,” Oyebamiji stated.
“We are committed to building on the legacies of progressive leaders before us and charting new paths of prosperity in education, healthcare, job creation and security for all residents of Osun.”
Calling for unity within the party, the former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority urged APC members and supporters to close ranks and work with discipline, cohesion and purpose as the election approaches.
“Let this moment serve as a clarion call to every APC member and supporter. Our collective mission to return Osun to the path of progress has begun. With unity, discipline and passion, we will mobilise our people, earn the confidence of every community and write a new chapter of hope and transformation for Osun,” he said.
Oyebamiji also commended other aspirants for rallying behind him as the party’s consensus candidate, describing their support as a demonstration of confidence, faith and commitment to the ideals of the APC.
He expressed appreciation to party leaders, elders and members of the National Working Committee for their support, specifically thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Chief Adebisi Akande; the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and APC leader in Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola; the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru; the APC State Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal; as well as party leaders and members at both the national and state levels for their unwavering backing.
