Osun 2026: Omisore backs Tinubu, supports APC consensus candidate

Senator Iyiola Omisore. Photo: Instagram | (Iyiola Omisore)

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A former APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared his support for the party’s arrangement to choose a consensus candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.

Omisore, who was among seven aspirants disqualified by the APC Screening Committee for alleged violations of party guidelines and electoral provisions, said he accepted the decision following guidance from President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking on Wednesday on the TVC News programme, Politics Tonight, Omisore said the party must follow the guidance of its leader and confirmed his support.

“The president has spoken, and as party members we have to work with the terms of the president,” he said.

Omisore added that he has no regrets about his past political decisions, describing himself as “an old wine that tastes better,” and noting that he retains a loyal base of supporters.

He said that, while he had suggested alternative approaches to party leadership, he is committed to implementing the President’s decision.

He also promised to formally brief his supporters on the development and stressed the need for the APC to refine its strategy ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.

On Monday night, President Tinubu convened a meeting where all other aspirants endorsed his preferred candidate, although Omisore was absent.

He urged the aspirants to embrace unity and support a consensus candidate ahead of the party’s December 13 primary.

Those present included former Deputy Governor Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Kunle Adegoke (SAN), Babatunde Hareter Oralusi, Mulikat Abiola Jimoh, and Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.

Senior APC leaders, including National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman Hope Uzodimma, and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola, also attended.

Following the meeting, the aspirants and party leaders, in a joint statement, agreed to abide by the consensus arrangement and committed to avoiding actions that could undermine the party.

They also pledged to work together to ensure the APC’s victory in the 2026 governorship election and promote stability and good governance in the state.

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