Osun ballot: APC gov candidate seeks youth participation 

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress within the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has known as for better dedication from youths within the get together forward of the ballot.

Oyebamiji, who described the August 8 governorship election as a penalty kick awarded in favour of the APC in opposition to a workforce and not using a goalkeeper, mentioned youths within the state would play a decisive function in figuring out the winner of the election.

He spoke in Osogbo on Sunday at an interactive session organised by the workplace of the Osun APC Youth Chief with the get together’s governorship candidate.

Talking in opposition to the backdrop of the get together’s efficiency within the 2022 governorship election, Oyebamiji mentioned a demographic evaluation of voting patterns confirmed that youths accounted for about 210,000 of the over 300,000 votes recorded by the APC.

“We performed a demographic evaluation of the 2022 election outcomes and found that APC polled over 300,000 votes, with youths contributing about 210,000 of the whole.

“I’ve nice respect for the huge youth inhabitants within the state. We’ve got lots in inventory for them, and by the grace of God, there shall be well-designed programmes for our youths. This may begin now, not after we get into workplace.

“Within the coming election, God has given us a penalty, they usually have a goalpost and not using a goalkeeper. All we have to do is figure onerous and coordinate ourselves correctly to earn the victory ready for us,” Oyebamiji mentioned in Yoruba language.

Forward of the ballot, he charged youths within the get together to return to their wards and start house-to-house and door-to-door mobilisation.

“I don’t have a competitor. APC doesn’t have a competitor. We’re going to provide you with sources to work with. We’re severe about this task. By the grace of God, we’re taking on.

“Don’t be afraid. No person will hurt you. I need to provide you with that assurance. This election won’t be just like the earlier one.

“We shall be accountable to you, however you have to ship. Our administration shall be a authorities of youths. We’ll make the mandatory preparations to make sure that you get your dues,” he mentioned.

Earlier, the Osun APC Youth Chief, Goke Akinwemimo, appealed to get together members, particularly youths who supported varied aspirants through the governorship primaries, to redirect their power in the direction of making certain victory for the APC on the important election.

Akinwemimo mentioned, “Due to this fact, we should stay united, targeted, and much more resilient than ever. This wrestle issues all of us; it’s about our future, our future, and the prosperity of Osun State. The chance earlier than us is obvious, and we should not miss it.

“Battle is an inevitable a part of political growth, however our capacity to handle it successfully will decide our success.”

Osun State is scheduled to carry its subsequent governorship election on August 8, 2026, with the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, looking for re-election.

Whereas Oyebamiji has emerged as the primary challenger on the platform of the APC, a former Speaker of the Osun State Home of Meeting, Najeem Salaam, who’s the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, can also be anticipated to be a robust contender within the race