Babayemi is our choice for 2026 Governorship Ticket – Osun APC Stakeholders

Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Osun State today presented Omo-Oba Dotun Babayemi as their choice for the APC Ticket in the 2026 Governorship Election in Osun State.

The Stakeholders from across the 30 Local Governments of Osun State, include former and serving State and Local Officers of the APC, former Local Government Chairmen, and former political office holders, among others.

The APC stakeholders paid a courtesy visit to the State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the Chairmanship of Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, at the APC Secretariat in Osogbo, on Monday 19th May, 2025.

While addressing members of the State Executive Committee, Hon. Adeniran Ibitoye (KLM), a former Special Adviser to Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola, who was the spokesperson of the delegation, stated that they had carefully perused the credentials and acceptability of the individuals who have shown interest in the ticket of the APC for the upcoming Governorship election, and found Babayemi to be most competent and acceptable.

He said, “Eminent members of our great party have shown interest in the party’s ticket, and we are proud of the quality of human resources that Osun APC possesses. However, we have realized through consultations with party members at the grassroots that Omo-Oba Babayemi has the best blend of competence and acceptability across the State.”

“We believe that our party must put its best forward in the 2026 election so that we can get a smooth sail. We are therefore presenting Dotun Babayemi to you, our leaders, for your blessings, as we commence statewide consultation.”

While responding, the State Chairman of the Party, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal welcomed the delegation, pointing out that it was the first time an aspirant visited the Party Secretariat to consult the State Excos. He expressed his joy at the calibre of aspirants vying for the APC ticket, and warned against all utterances that may malign other aspirants.

In his remarks, Dotun Babayemi informed the gathering that he is proud of the quality of aspirants that the APC is parading, as they all tower above the incumbent Governor in capacity. He expressed his confidence about being the best aspirant among others, while promising to support anyone the party eventually picks.