Osun poll: Senate leader urges APC candidate to congratulate Adeleke

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele urges APC’s Bola Oyebamiji to congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his Osun election re-election and offer policy ideas.

THE All Progressives Congress, APC, has admitted that internal wrangling, disagreement over its candidate and complacency contributed to its defeat in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as a wake-up call ahead of the 2027 general election.

The former governor urged Mr Adeleke to use the renewed mandate to unite the state and deepen development.

[Premium Times] The APC youth leader made the remarks in a post on X on Sunday while reflecting on the outcome Saturday's Osun State governorship election.

President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama have both put their political weight behind candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, but their endorsements reflect two markedly different approaches to shaping their respective parties. Both presidents have moved to back candidates in key races across the count