A former All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Osun State, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, has thrown his weight behind the party’s campaign strategy ahead of the 2026 general election cycle.
Ogunbiyi spoke on Saturday in Osogbo during a meeting with leaders and members of his political organisation drawn from the 30 local government areas and the Modakeke Area Office.
The gathering was convened to review developments from the APC governorship primary election conducted in December 2025 and to outline next steps for party mobilisation.
At the meeting, Ogunbiyi instructed his campaign coordinators and supporters across federal constituencies and local government areas to fully integrate into the campaign structure of the APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
He urged party members to accept the outcome of the governorship primary and to focus on strengthening the APC’s prospects in the August 8, 2026 election.
According to him, “the emergence of Oyebamiji as the party’s flagbearer has addressed long-standing expectations within Osun West Senatorial District.”
Ogunbiyi said stakeholders from the zone had consistently advocated for a governorship candidate from Osun West, adding that the development was welcomed by party members in the area.
“The most important thing now is for Bola Oyebamiji to become the elected governor of Osun State.
“If that happens, by the grace of God, I, Akin Ogunbiyi, from Iwo Federal Constituency, with the support of our leaders, will emerge as the senatorial candidate of the West,” he added.
Ogunbiyi stated that his earlier ambition to contest the governorship had been placed on hold following the conclusion of the party’s selection process.
“As for my personal vision to govern the state, that has become secondary now that the party has produced a candidate,” he said.