A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.
Omisore, who also served as a former Deputy Governor of the state, made the announcement in a statement shared on his official X handle.
Omisore made the announcement on Saturday, through a post on his official X handle, stating that the formal declaration would take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the APC Secretariat in Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo.
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He revealed that his campaign would focus on restoring hope, strengthening governance, and delivering a brighter future for the people of Osun under the theme, “Fix the Broken, Restore Our Dreams.”
“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 further emphasized the collective nature of his mission, adding: “This is not just my mission, it is a collective one.
“I humbly invite you to join me as we take this bold step towards the Osun Rescue Mission 2026.”
Omisore, who previously contested the 2014 Osun governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before later joining the APC, is expected to be among the frontline aspirants in the ruling party’s race for the ticket.
