Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has dismissed as false and misleading reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have abandoned the party's governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15, 2026, election. Speaking on Sunday in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area, during a campaign tour of communities in the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Oyintiloye described the claims as the handiwork of desperate opposition elements seeking to create division within the APC.
Addressing journalists, the APC stalwart reaffirmed that President Tinubu and Oyetola remain fully committed to the party's success in Osun and are closely monitoring the campaign while providing the political leadership and strategic support required for victory. "President Tinubu and our leader, Oyetola, have never relented in their support for Oyebamiji. Anyone suggesting otherwise is spreading falsehood to mislead the public. The APC remains united, focused, and determined to reclaim Osun," Oyintiloye stated.
The former lawmaker noted that the party's leadership at the national and state levels is working hard to deliver Osun for the APC and urged members not to be distracted by propaganda. He added that prominent party leaders in the state, including Chief Bisi Akande, the National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and the state chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, among others, are also committed and working round the clock to ensure victory for the party.
Oyintiloye called on party faithful across the 30 local government areas and the Area Office to intensify grassroots mobilisation, engage voters, and highlight the achievements of the Tinubu and Oyetola administrations alongside Oyebamiji's development blueprint. He also cautioned the opposition against violence, intimidation, and other forms of lawlessness capable of undermining the electoral process. "Maiming, extrajudicial killings and other forms of politically motivated violence aimed at creating fear and suppressing the will of the people must be firmly rejected," he said.
The APC chieftain stressed the need for an issue-based campaign anchored on credible ideas and practical solutions, insisting that voters should be allowed to exercise their rights freely in a peaceful atmosphere. "The election will not be won only on social media. We must continue to engage our people at the grassroots, visiting every community, polling unit and household with our message of hope and responsible governance," he said.
Oyintiloye expressed confidence that the APC will return to power in Osun, noting that Oyebamiji possesses the experience and leadership qualities needed to drive development. He urged party members to remain united and work collectively towards victory in the August 15 election. "The victory of Oyebamiji is a collective project. With the support of President Tinubu, the leadership of Oyetola, the commitment of party stakeholders and the support of the people of Osun, the APC is firmly on course for victory," he said.
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