Chief Bola Oyebamiji, a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has stated he is ready to collaborate with Senator Iyiola Omisore and other party leaders to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 elections.
Oyebamiji made the remarks after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Monday.
He emphasized that the party must present a united front to reclaim the state.
“All 14 aspirants share a collective responsibility to rally behind whoever eventually secures the party ticket,” he said, adding that the contest is friendly and based on respect for senior figures like Omisore.
“We are brothers, and unity is our strength in the APC. In two years, we have not lost a single member; over a million have joined us. That shows APC is the party to beat. After the primary, we will sit down together and work as one to rescue Osun.”
Oyebamiji, who previously served as Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), highlighted his extensive administrative and professional experience.
With 28 years in banking, followed by leadership roles in public service, including MD of Osun State Trade and Investment, Commissioner for Finance, and NIWA boss, he stressed that his track record demonstrates his ability to deliver results.
“I worked in banking for 28 years, you must be profitable, know your onions, and deliver results. I resigned to join public service, and everywhere I served, I left without blemish,” he said.
“My experience gives me the courage to succeed anywhere I step. That is why I believe I am the candidate to beat.”
Addressing speculation about political backers, Oyebamiji insisted that his support comes from party members and ordinary Osun residents, crediting divine guidance for his political journey:
“Nobody is backing me except the Almighty God and the credible people of Osun. They are the ones urging me on.”
He described Osun as a state rich in untapped human and natural resources, calling for a disciplined, analytical, and integrity-driven leadership.
Oyebamiji urged party delegates to focus on aspirants’ records rather than empty rhetoric and pledged transparent, results-driven governance, emphasizing infrastructure development, opportunity expansion, and restoration of government credibility.
