Nigerians outside Osun who are even the least bit interested in its goings-on would have heard that the ruling party is fighting itself. While the crisis sits inside the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, its effects could spill beyond party lines. With the August 8, 2026, governorship election ahead, the disagreement is no longer quiet.
It began with the party primary. Former Deputy Governor Iyiola Omisore and several other aspirants were disqualified before the December 2025 primary. The process eventually produced Bola Oyebamiji as the APC candidate.
By way of response, Omisore has alleged that former governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, influenced the screening panel to edge out strong contenders. He claims the chairman admitted to facing pressure. Oyetola’s allies reject this, calling it political fiction.
