Osun 2026: Tinubu hails Oyebamiji’s emergence as APC candidate

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Munirudeen Oyebamiji on his emergence as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State following the party’s primary election held on Saturday.

His congratulatory message was contained in a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,

In the statement, titled: “President Tinubu Congratulates Oyebamiji, Osun APC Governorship Candidate,” the President praised the Osun State APC for what he described as “the unity and spirit of reconciliation that preceded and also permeated the primary election conducted through affirmation.”

Tinubu also applauded other aspirants who withdrew from the race, noting that they “graciously stepped down in favour of Oyebamiji, demonstrating party loyalty and a collective commitment to the APC’s ideals.”

The President urged the governorship candidate to be magnanimous in victory, calling on him to “embrace all party leaders and former aspirants, ensuring inclusivity and cohesion as the party moves forward in the political process.”

Tinubu stated: “The journey to reclaim Osun State for the progressive fold in the 2026 governorship election has begun.

“I urge all members and leaders of APC in the state to remain focused, united, and resolute. Victory is achievable, and together, we will succeed.”

The primary election, which was held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, was chaired by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, where party delegates “unanimously affirmed Oyebamiji’s candidature”.