By Ayo Ayodele
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji on his emergence as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State following the party’s primary election held on Saturday.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy), said the President commended the Osun State chapter of the APC for the unity, maturity, and spirit of reconciliation that characterized the primary election, which was conducted through affirmation.
President Tinubu also applauded other aspirants who stepped down in support of Oyebamiji, describing their action as a demonstration of party loyalty and a shared commitment to the ideals and progress of the APC.
He urged the governorship candidate to be magnanimous in victory by reaching out to party leaders and former aspirants to foster inclusiveness and strengthen unity as the party moves forward.
“The journey to reclaim Osun State for the progressive fold in the 2026 governorship election has begun,” the President said. “I urge all APC members and leaders in the state to remain focused, united, and resolute. Victory is achievable, and together, we will succeed.”
The APC primary election was chaired by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, where delegates unanimously affirmed Oyebamiji’s candidature.