A group, Osun Arise, has drummed up support for the former deputy governor in Osun State, Benedict Alabi, as the best among the candidates jostling to clinch the governorship ticket on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement by its state Coordinator, Prince Adedayo Mukaila, Osun Arise noted that Alabi had garnered experience under the tutelage of his boss, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola and he was ready to utilise them.
The group said: “The recent decision of our respected leader and former governor, Oyetola, to graciously withdraw from the 2026 governorship race demonstrates his characteristic selflessness and commitment to the broader success of the APC.
That singular decision marks such a pivotal moment for the APC in the state.
“It creates a healthy space for the party to unite behind a candidate who will not only secure victory, but also faithfully continue the developmental trajectory already established. It presents a strategic opportunity for all true progressives within and outside the party to present a candidate who embodies the party’s legacy, possesses the requisite experience, and can lead us to a resounding victory in 2026. That candidate is Benedict Olugboyega Alabi (BOA), the former deputy governor of Osun State, whose credentials, party loyalty and unifying presence make him the best consensus choice for the APC.’’
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