Adereti, Omoworare Rally Supporters, Assure APC Victory in Osun Guber Poll

By Kolapo Alamu

The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Kayode Adereti expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.

Adereti disclosed this at the Ife Federal Constituency solidarity walk in support of the party governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State on Tuesday

Thousands of supporters of the APC thronged Mayfair, Ile-Ife, for the “Walk to Win” marched through major parts of the ancient town, including Mayfair, Iremo, Ilare, Sabo and Ilesa Garage, before converging at Enuwa, where party leaders addressed the crowd and reaffirmed their support for the APC candidate.

He dismissed concerns over recent defections from the party, expressing optimism that those who left would eventually return.

According to him, the massive turnout at the rally was a clear indication that the people of Osun State had already made their choice in favour of the APC and its governorship candidate.

“We are here today for the Walk to Win campaign for the APC governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. I am 100% confident that the people of Osun have made their choice and only a choice have been made, and that choice is APC and that choice is Asiwaju Munirudeen and there is no going back.

“There are no major defections from the APC. Those who have left are not significant to the party’s strength. I can assure you that it is a family matter that will be resolved. Many of those who left will return because the APC remains the only party positioned to win this election, he said.

Speaking at the rally former federal lawmaker, Senator Babajide Omoworare dismissed fears of violence during the election, maintaining that the party would continue to canvass for votes through legitimate means while working to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

According to him, the campaign forms part of the party’s strategy to galvanise grassroots support and strengthen its chances of reclaiming power in the state.

“We are not a violent party; we campaign to win elections. We will do our best to ensure there is no rigging, and we will win the election,” he said.

He promised that an APC administration in Osun would prioritise quality service delivery, particularly in education, healthcare, food security and job creation, adding that residents should expect improved living standards if the party wins the governorship election.

However, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Taofeek Ajilesoro said the massive turnout demonstrated the growing acceptance of Oyebamiji among the people of Osun State.

He expressed confidence that the APC would emerge victorious at the polls, urging residents to vote massively for the party.

According to him, “We are here today to do our work to win movement for the candidate of our party, Alhaji Munirudeen Oyebamiji and his deputy Kayode Adereti.

“We are preparing ourselves, we want to use all our strength in Ife Federal Constituency that we are on ground so as to prepare for August 15 election in which we shall win by the special grace of God,”.

Also speaking, APC chieftain Hon. Fatai Kolawole said the 10-kilometre walk demonstrated the party’s numerical strength and popularity in the constituency.

He noted that residents along the route welcomed the supporters warmly, a development he said reflected growing support for the APC governorship ticket.