2026 guber: Oyebamiji supports party review, raises alarm over attacks on APC supporters

By Ismail Azeez

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the just-concluded Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has backed the party’s decision to review the outcome of the poll, while raising the alarm over alleged attacks on APC members and supporters across the state.

Oyebamiji, in a statement to supporters on Monday, said that although he and members of his campaign had hoped for a different outcome, he respected the position of the electoral umpire and fully supported the party’s ongoing review of the election.

He expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend of hostility and violence against APC members and supporters following the election.

He also appealed to his supporters to remain calm and peaceful despite the alleged attacks, urging them to go about their normal activities while the party reviews the outcome.

Stating that the alleged attacks had assumed a new dimension in the last 24 hours, Oyebamiji urged the state government and security agencies to intervene.

He added that his supporters should continue to contribute to the progress of the state, saying, “We will continue to work for the effective, inclusive, and rapid development of our dear Osun.”

He said, “Although we had hoped for a different outcome in the election, in the meantime, we respect the position of the electoral umpire, and I totally support the decision of our party in its ongoing review of the outcome of the election.”

“I appreciate the many people who believed in and supported the alternative vision we articulated. I am deeply grateful to every voter who placed their trust in our vision.”

“To the volunteers who gave their time and energy, and to our committed party members and leaders across the state who turned out to energize our campaign, I appreciate you all.”

“However, while the campaign has come to an end and the election is over, the values and causes we championed remain alive.”

“I urge all of you who stood by our party and campaign to keep working for our community, to stay engaged, to continue to organize, and to remain vigilant for the collective good of our state.”

“At the same time, I wish to alert the state government and security agencies to the growing trend of hostility and violence against our members and supporters.”

“The violent attacks on our members witnessed in the build-up to the election have taken another dimension in the last 24 hours.”

“Consequently, I urge the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to intervene and arrest this ugly trend without delay.”

“Once again, I thank every voter, supporter, party member, and leader for your unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and support.”

“I remain proud of the campaign we ran and grateful for the confidence you reposed in me,” he said.