Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday presided over the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State governorship primary election ahead of the 2026 polls, describing the exercise as a strong affirmation of party unity, internal democracy and shared commitment to progressive leadership.

Governor Okpebholo, who chaired the Osun State Primary Election Committee, spoke at Eboluwa International School, Osogbo, where party leaders, aspirants and stakeholders gathered for the exercise.

He described the day as “a great day” for the APC in Osun State, noting that the peaceful conduct of the primary reflected the collective resolve of party members to move forward as one family.

“I sincerely thank the National Working Committee of our great party and the governors of other states who are here to serve under this committee with the responsibility accorded to us,” Okpebholo said.

“This is a very important exercise, and we do not take this confidence for granted. We are fully committed to delivering a process that truly reflects the will of party members.”

The Edo governor said what was witnessed in Osun State was a clear demonstration of unity of purpose, which he noted would strengthen the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

“You represent the heartbeat of our internal democracy. Your presence here to affirm our candidate shows loyalty, responsibility and commitment to the future of Osun State,” he added.

While acknowledging the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda and the reforms and economic interventions being implemented across the country. He said

“Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, Mr President has initiated various projects, reforms and economic interventions that are shaping our nation. These efforts deserve our full support, not just today, but as we look ahead to the 2027 general election,”

He further urged members of the party and Nigerians to stand firmly behind the President to ensure continuity.

He further stressed the importance of Osun State remaining strongly connected to the federal government, noting that such alignment would attract greater development, projects, economic support and opportunities for the people of the state.

Following Okpebholo’s address, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, SAN, moved the motion for the adoption of a consensus candidate, nominating Bola Oyebamiji, while Senator Babajide Omoworare seconded the motion.

The proposal was unanimously accepted by party members and other aspirants, leading to the emergence of Bola Oyebamiji as the APC flag bearer for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.

The primary election was attended by the Governor of Ondo State, who served as co-chairman of the committee, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa; the Governor of Lagos State, represented by his deputy; the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule; and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahya Bello, among other party leaders and stakeholders.

SIGNED:
Ebojele Akhere Patrick PhD
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
Saturday,13 December 2025