Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

As the agitation for zoning All Progressives Congress, APC, 2026 governorship ticket to Osun-West senatorial district, stakeholders from the area disclosed that capable and credible aspirants abound in the zone.

Members of a group within the APC, Osun-West Crusaders stormed the State APC Secretariat in Osogbo on Monday in solidarity with the senatorial district.

The group comprising of young men and women carried placards with inscriptions stating support for picking a candidate from Osun-West senatorial district.

Speaking at the party office, the group’s coordinator, AbdulGafar Blessing disclosed that the interest of the group is to ensure that the party return to power during the 2026 governorship election.

His words, “Osun West is not only abundant in political dedication but also incredible and capable aspirants poised to lead our party to victory. We possess men and women of proven integrity, administrative acumen, and grassroots appeal who can be the torchbearers of the APC in the state. These individuals, drawn from diverse backgrounds, have demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the party and embody the leadership qualities requisite to reclaim Osun State from the current administration’s grasp.

“The present government under Governor Ademola Adeleke has come to epitomize executive irresponsibility, marked by a lack of vision, erratic governance, and policies that have scarcely enhanced the lives of Osun State’s inhabitants. The sole means to dislodge this government and restore Osun State to the trajectory of progress and development lies in ensuring our party presents a formidable candidate from Osun-West, if, Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola is not in the fray.

“The call to zone the 2026 Osun governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Osun West Senatorial District stems from a deep-rooted desire for equity and balanced representation in the political landscape of our state. Over the years, the gubernatorial seat has rotated predominantly between other districts, leaving Osun West with fewer opportunities to lead and contribute in shaping the developmental trajectory of our state. Ensuring that the governorship is zoned to Osun West not only reflects a commitment to fairness and inclusivity but also democratizes political power, fostering a sense of belonging among the diverse districts of Osun”.