A former lawmaker in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has announced that he believes former governor Adegboyega Oyetola will contest and win the 2026 governorship election in the state.
In a statement on Wednesday, October 16, Oyintiloye, who represented the Obokun State Constituency, expressed that Oyetola has the first right of refusal for the governorship ticket.
He noted that Oyetola, who is currently serving as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, is better prepared than ever to end the administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State come 2026.
According to him “In preparation for the task ahead, Oyetola has commenced consultation with major stakeholders to evaluate, appraise, the strength and the challenges of the APC across local government areas of the state ahead of the election.”
He further explained that Oyetola was doing that to further brighten the chances of APC and to make it a more formidable platform going into the next election.
“This strategic framework will serve as a guide in defining our vision and goals as a party. We are more than prepared to wrestle power from PDP in 2026, and the people of the state are eagerly waiting to see that happening.
“Oyetola will contest and win the 2026 governorship election in Osun. He holds the right of first refusal. and he is already doing his background work.”
