Omisore declares bid for Osun 2026 governorship election

Omisore declares bid for Osun 2026 governorship election

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in the state on the platform of the APC.

Omisore announced in a post on his X account on Saturday, revealing that the formal declaration will take place on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, at the Osun APC Secretariat in Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo.

The declaration, themed “Fix the Broken, Restore Our Dreams,” is set for Tuesday.

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“My beloved people of Osun State, after deep reflection and extensive consultations, I have decided to formally declare my intention to contest for the Governor of Osun State in 2026 under our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),” Omisore wrote.

He added that his campaign will focus on restoring hope, strengthening governance, and delivering a brighter future for the people of the state.

“This is not just my mission; it is a collective one. I humbly invite you to join me as we take this bold step towards the Osun Rescue Mission 2026,” he stated.

Omisore, who previously contested the 2014 governorship election in Osun on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before joining the APC, is expected to be among the leading aspirants in the ruling party’s race for the governorship ticket.

Omisore declares bid for Osun 2026 governorship election