APC Leaders in Osun State Push for Unity Ahead of 2026 Gubernatorial Election

The rhythm of politics often feels like a draft you keep revising – some pages torn out, some paragraphs scribbled, and every so often you stop and wonder if the story will ever read smoothly. That’s about were the All Progressives Congress (APC) Leaders’ Forum in obokun local government finds itself right now. With the osun gubernatorial election set for August 8, 2026, the forum is stressing one simple, if not always easy, idea: stick together.

A short statement from the forum’s co-conveners, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye and Tunji Adesokun, made this clear. They issued a communiqué in Osogbo urging party members to unite behind the party’s chosen candidate,Bola Oyebamiji. the message wasn’t dramatic – no grand promises – just a steady push for cohesion. And, well, that’s problably the right tone. When the stakes are high, steady often beats flashy.

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Why unity matters (and why it’s not automatic) It’s tempting to say: of course, a party should unite behind its candidate. But anyone who’s been around politics knows unity doesn’t happen because someone says so. It takes work. the forum argues that if members actually come together – cooperate,campaign,and set aside private grievances – Oyebamiji could win “without stress.” That’s a confident claim. Maybe optimistic, perhaps. But not unbelievable.

The communiqué described Oyebamiji as loyal, committed, and experienced. Those are useful qualities in a candidate; they suggest predictability and steadiness. Yet, real-world campaigns are messy. If leaders at the state and national levels don’t actively manage rivalries and grievances, unity might stay only on paper. The forum appears aware of that risk and is calling on top leaders to