Oyebanji’s Ekiti victory will be replicated in Osun — APC chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the victory of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, in Saturday’s governorship election will be replicated in Osun on August 15.

A statement made available to PidomNigeria Online on Sunday noted that while speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji’s victory as “well deserved.”

According to the statement, Oyintoloye said the outcome of the election was a resounding endorsement of the governor’s performance and the people’s mandate, describing it as a historic triumph achieved with an unprecedented margin.

Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said the ruling party in Osun should prepare for defeat, insisting that the APC would record a landslide victory.

“The victory secured by the APC in Ekiti will be replicated in Osun. The party is widely accepted by the people, and this is a clear signal to the ruling party to brace for defeat. Our candidate is ready, the party is ready, and the electorate is ready to repeat the same victory in Osun,” he said.

According to him, the result reflects the people’s confidence in progressive governance, noting that Oyebanji’s administration has remained focused on development, inclusiveness and the welfare of citizens.

“The Ekiti result has shown that when a party is united, focused and committed to grassroots engagement, victory becomes very easy. It is a clear lesson for us in Osun that teamwork, dedication and collective responsibility are indispensable for electoral success.

“The people of Ekiti have reaffirmed their belief in progressive governance. By the grace of God, the people of Osun will do the same on August 15, 2026, by electing Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as the next governor of the state,” he added.

Oyintiloye said the party had endured four years out of power and expressed confidence that it would return to office on August 15.

“We are ready. We have waited long enough, and by August 15, the victory recorded in Ekiti will be replicated in Osun, and the state will return to progressive leadership.

“Both the opposition and the ruling party should recognise that the APC is poised to return to power,” he concluded.

He urged the electorate to continue supporting the APC and its candidate, assuring that their welfare would be prioritised.