Senator Iyiola Omisore, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State under the platform of the APC.
Omisore, a former deputy governor of the state, made the declaration in a post on his X handle on Saturday, stating that the formal announcement would take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Osun APC Secretariat in Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, at 10 a.m.
The declaration is themed “Fix the Broken, Restore Our Dreams.”
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In his post, Omisore stated that his decision followed deep reflection and wide consultation:
“My beloved people of Osun State, after deep reflection and wide consultations, I have decided to formally declare my intention to contest for the Governor of Osun State in 2026 under our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),” Omisore wrote.
He added that his campaign would focus on restoring hope, strengthening governance, and delivering a brighter future for the people of the state. He called the endeavor a collective one, urging supporters to join him: “I humbly invite you to join me as we take this bold step towards the Osun Rescue Mission 2026,” he said.
Omisore, who served as Deputy Governor from 1999 to 2003 and later as a Senator representing Osun East from 2003 to 2011, is expected to be among the frontline aspirants for the APC’s governorship ticket.
He joined the APC in 2021 and later became its National Secretary in 2022.
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