Flash: Osun Guber Poll: Omisore, Yemi Lawal Quit APC

A younger brother of the former national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Iyiola Omisore, Prince Akinsore Omisore and former Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lawal Azeez Olayemi, have resigned their membership of the party.

Akinsore resignation in a letter dated June 15, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of Moore Ward, Ife East Local Government Area, Ile-Ife.

He said his decision was based on personal convictions after careful consideration, while appreciating the opportunity to have been associated with the party.

“I hereby formally tender my resignation as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect,” he stated.
Akinsore requested that his name be removed from the party’s membership records and formally withdrew from all APC activities.

Meanwhile, Yemi Lawal a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Osun State, announced his resignation from the APC in a letter addressed to the party chairman of Ward 8, Isokan Local Government Area.

Lawal said his decision followed consultations with his family, political leaders, associates, and stakeholders, adding that it was also influenced by his personal convictions and future political direction.

“The political persecution suffered by myself, leaders and political followers alike over time has shown clearly that our party lacks the required skill to manage diverse opinions on issues,” he stated.

The resignations come amid ongoing political realignments in Osun State ahead August 15th, 2026 governorship election.