By Ismail Azez, Osogbo
No fewer than 1,500 Local Government and Ward Coordinators of the Oyetola Consultative Forum (OCF) on Wednesday endorsed the candidature of Bola Oyebamiji, leading gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.
The group pledged to mobilise en masse to ensure Oyebamiji’s victory in both the party’s primaries and the main election.
Former Deputy Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Olanike Omoworare, declared her unflinching support for Oyebamiji, describing his track record as unsurpassable among his peers.
Speaking during the inauguration of Local Stakeholders and Ward Coordinators of the Forum, Omoworare said the initiative was designed to strengthen grassroots mobilisation for Oyebamiji’s governorship aspiration.
“Oyetola Consultative Forum, OCF, was established specifically for former Governor Oyetola’s second-term bid. Initially, we were established to resolve disputes within the party and ensure that everything was going well. Now, we have added to this because we are working at every polling unit to ensure that we are ready for the primaries,” Omoworare said.
She added that the Forum, initially set up to resolve internal party disputes, has now expanded to building political structures from state to polling unit levels.
“We are just getting started. We are going to train everybody to mobilise within the party towards the primaries. We have started it, that’s why we are holding a meeting with the ward coordinators. We have at least three coordinators per ward. We also have coordinators at polling units across the state,” she said.
Omoworare highlighted Oyebamiji’s experience, noting, “The choice of Oyebamiji is noble and worthwhile. He has been commissioner of finance twice and Managing Director of Osun State Investment Company Limited (OSICOL). Osun needs someone like Oyebamiji who has integrity, someone that does not have a case with EFCC and others. We don’t want controversial people to be Governor of the state, that is why I think he’s the best candidate.
“Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Abdulgafar Amere, described Oyebamiji as a unifying figure who has engaged extensively with APC members, including elders, youths, and women, adding that his inclusive approach makes him the ideal candidate for the 2026 election.
APC chieftain, Otunba Femi Aborisade, urged party members to rally behind Oyebamiji, stating, “Considering the antecedents of Bola Oyebamiji, we discovered that he is a very prudent and hardworking man who has the capacity, capability, competence and wherewithal to take Osun to the promised land come 2026. He understands very well what Osun people really need and is ready to make provisions for every requirement of Osun citizens.”
