According to The Punch, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Osun 2026 governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has officially commenced his state-wide campaign. During the colorful flag-off event, Oyebamiji pledged to prioritize equitable resource distribution, upgrade decaying infrastructure, and implement comprehensive civil service reforms.
The APC flagbearer, who is currently the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), secured the party’s ticket to challenge the incumbent administration in the upcoming August 15, 2026, polls. Oyebamiji assured supporters that his governance blueprint is specifically tailored to stimulate rural economies, create jobs, and ensure that developmental projects are not concentrated solely in urban centers.
Supporting this political development, Daily Post highlighted the party’s strategies, quoting Oyebamiji as promising “equitable development and a restructured approach to welfare for civil servants.” Additionally, Tribune reported on the rally, noting that party leaders expressed confidence, stating that “Osun is ready to return to progressive governance under a seasoned financial administrator.”
Echotitbits take:
With the Osun gubernatorial race fast approaching, Oyebamiji’s campaign launch intensifies the rivalry between the APC and Governor Ademola Adeleke’s ruling PDP. The campaign’s heavy focus on infrastructure and civil servant welfare directly targets key voter demographics in the state.
Source: VON (Voice Of Nigeria) – https://von.gov.ng/apc-governorship-candidate-promises-3-5-megawatts-for-osun-state/, July 17, 2026
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