An aspirant in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, SAN, and his supporters have said that the former governor of the state, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has not endorsed any aspirant for the upcoming election.
They said this ahead of the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to select the party’s candidate for the governorship election.
Adegoke, on his visit to Boripe Local Government Area of the state, stated that he is grateful for the support the APC elders’ caucus has accorded him in recent times, and also for recognising his loyalty and dedication to the party.
Adegoke reaffirmed his support for Oyetola’s leadership and the APC’s mission to deliver good governance in the state.
He called on the party members to remain united and mobilise for the upcoming continuous voters registration exercise, describing it as a critical step toward ensuring electoral success in 2026.
The chairman of the Boripe APC Elders’ Caucus, Hon. Osuolale Bello, commended Adegoke for his “consistent commitment to the party’s unity, membership drive, growth, and development.”
The elders described Adegoke as a “utility aspirant” whose vision for economic revival, transparent governance, and infrastructure development aligns with the aspirations of Osun residents.
The Boripe APC elders also clarified that former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has not endorsed any aspirant for the 2026 governorship election.
Bello emphasised that Oyetola is a key leader of the APC in Osun and remains neutral and focused on uniting the party to reclaim power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2026.
“Alhaji Oyetola has made it clear that his priority is APC’s victory, not the endorsement of any aspirant. He urged all aspirants to work together, avoid divisive tactics, and prioritise the party’s collective goal,” Bello stated, referencing Oyetola’s remarks at a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo.
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