Bamiji Clement Adesuyi has emerged as the Action Peoples Party (APP) governorship candidate for Osun State ahead of the 2026 election. He was elected during the party’s primary on Monday, receiving a unanimous affirmation of 39 delegate votes as the sole aspirant. In his acceptance speech, Adesuyi pledged to work tirelessly for the party’s success in the upcoming Osun 2026 governorship poll and emphasized the importance of unity, describing APP members in the state as a cohesive family pursuing a common goal. He also confirmed that the primary was conducted in accordance with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.
Osun State APP Chairman Oluseye Titus Odesola called the primary a significant moment for the party, assuring delegates that the process would be fair, peaceful, and transparent, and urging them to act with dignity and respect for party rules. National Organising Secretary Barrister Obed Agu praised the resilience of party members in Osun, warned against moves toward a one‑party system in Nigeria, and affirmed that the APP would reject any agenda contrary to true democracy, insisting that the party is here to stay and will practice democracy in the country.
Odesola announced the result, revealing that 39 delegates affirmed Adesuyi as the party’s governorship candidate at the conclusion of the voting exercise. Adesuyi’s selection marks a significant step for the APP in Osun State as it prepares for the 2026 election. With a focus on unity and a commitment to democratic principles, the party aims to make a strong showing in the upcoming poll. Maintaining a unified front and adhering to the transparency and fairness that guided the primary will be crucial as the APP’s performance in the 2026 election will be closely watched as an indicator of its growing influence in Nigerian politics.
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