Osun 2026 : APC Natl’ Secretary, Basiru Declares Gov’ship Ambition Amidst Zoning Agitation

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Ajibola Basiru, has said his ambition to contest for governorship seat of the state come 2026 is based on his readiness to serve.

Ajibola, a one term Senator , former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Osun State made this known on Thursday in through a post on his verified Facebook page.

The APC national secretary who acknowledged some members of his party are afraid of fielding candidate from Osun Central where the immediate past governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola was from said “we have considered all your arguments, and Almighty Allah will spare us beyond.”

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His Facebook post reads “My ambition is based on my readiness to serve our people.

“All of you who are afraid of the communal agenda can rest assured; we have considered all your arguments, and Almighty Allah will spare us beyond.

“Osun Ma Jibola Ni 2026 Ni Agbara Olorun” he posted.

Meanwhile, groups within Osun APC under the aegies of Coalition of Osun APC Interest Groups (COAIG) had cautioned the party against picking governorship candidate from Osun Central.

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The Coalition which called for candidate from Osun West in a statement it released said “Our quest for a gubernatorial candidate to emerge from Osun West, provided former Governor Gboyega Oyetola does not contest again, is not fueled by political divisiveness but rather anchored in the pursuit of equity, fairness, and balance.

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“Zoning reflects the party’s commitment to equitable distribution of leadership roles, fostering unity and inclusiveness. It is only fair and logical that this mechanism is applied consistently across all political contests, including the gubernatorial primaries” the statement signed by its Director of Public Engagement and Operations, Samuel Iwolode, reads in part.