The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has finally congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory.
Making the decisive statement on Saturday in Osogbo while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters on the outcome of the election and preparations for the 2027 general elections, Oyebamiji however called on Governor Adeleke, as the state’s Chief Security Officer, to take immediate steps to end killings, harassment and intimidation of APC members and supporters.
While expressing concern over the violence before, during and particularly after the election, Oyebamiji recalled the killings of former Irewole Local Government Chairman, Remi Abass; APC Chairman in Atakumosa Local Government, Chief Gbenga Ogbara; Dele Ayegbo, nephew of the Director-General of the APC Governorship Campaign Council, Wole Oke; and more than 35 other victims.
He condemned attacks on APC members, supporters and businesses based on perceived political affiliations, saying such actions must stop.
“The senseless killings, harassment and intimidation of members and supporters of our party must therefore stop forthwith,” he warned.
He therefore called on the Nigeria Police Force to thoroughly investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice, while extending condolences to the families of victims of political violence.
The APC Guber Candidate however enjoined party members not to be discouraged by the outcome of the election but to remain committed to democracy and to have confidence in institutions established to protect their democratic rights.
Oyebamiji also appealed to APC leaders, members and supporters across Osun State to begin preparations for the 2027 general elections, particularly the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu
The APC Governorship Candidate appreciated President Bola Tinubu and a former Governor of the State, Bisi Akande for their counsel and support.
for his support before, during and after the governorship election.
He also used the forum to commend the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for his efforts in repositioning the APC in the state.
