Osun 2026: Group predicts landslide victory for APC candidate Oyebamiji
As the August 8, 2026, Osun off-cycle elections draw closer, the Osun Central Elite caucus stated that Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, will defeat
As the August 8, 2026, Osun off-cycle elections draw closer, the Osun Central Elite caucus stated that Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, will defeat incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke by at least 12,000 votes in the forthcoming Osun governorship election.
The group, in a statement signed by Professor Hussein Ajirotutu, said its forecast was based on extensive political assessments and feedback gathered across the state's three senatorial districts.
According to the caucus, emerging political signals suggest a gradual shift in momentum toward Oyebamiji, citing growing dissatisfaction among segments of civil servants, traders, and small business owners.
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The group argued that economic pressures and unmet expectations may be shaping public perception against the current administration.
The group also pointed to strengthening the grassroots structures of the APC in Osun Central.
They also referenced recent ward-level realignments and defections from rival political camps, developments they believe could influence the eventual vote margin.
Furthermore, the elites claimed that internal surveys and stakeholder engagements indicate rising support for Oyebamiji among youth groups and professional bodies within the districts.
They argued that the APC’s political network and the candidate’s familiarity with the state’s terrain could provide a strategic edge heading into the election season.
However, the caucus acknowledged that Governor Adeleke maintains a solid support base in several parts of Osun State but noted that voter turnout, party mobilisation, and late political developments would ultimately determine the outcome.
Despite these variables, the Osun Central Elite Caucus maintained confidence in its projection, insisting that, barring any major political upset, Oyebamiji remains on course for victory.