President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Munirudeen Oyebamiji on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State following the party’s primary election on Saturday.
The congratulatory message was issued in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
In the statement titled “President Tinubu Congratulates Oyebamiji, Osun APC Governorship Candidate,” Tinubu commended the Osun State APC for what he described as “the unity and spirit of reconciliation that preceded and also permeated the primary election conducted through affirmation.”
He also praised other aspirants who withdrew from the race, noting that they “graciously stepped down in favour of Oyebamiji, demonstrating party loyalty and a collective commitment to the APC’s ideals.”
The President urged Oyebamiji to be magnanimous in victory, encouraging him to “embrace all party leaders and former aspirants, ensuring inclusivity and cohesion as the party moves forward in the political process.”
“The journey to reclaim Osun State for the progressive fold in the 2026 governorship election has begun. I urge all members and leaders of APC in the state to remain focused, united, and resolute. Victory is achievable, and together, we will succeed,” Tinubu added.
The primary election, held in Osogbo, the state capital, was chaired by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, during which party delegates “unanimously affirmed Oyebamiji’s candidature.”
Politics Nigeria reported that Oyebamiji’s emergence followed a motion moved by governorship aspirants Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare at the primary venue within Ebunoluwa Group of Schools, Osogbo.
The APC governorship primary committee chairman, Governor Okpebholo, then subjected the motion to a voice vote, receiving overwhelming support from delegates present.
He subsequently declared, “By the power conferred on me, I present to you Bola Oyebamiji as the governorship candidate of our party.”
