Oyinlola-led PDP faction endorses APC candidate for Osun election

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, led by former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has officially endorsed the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, for the state's upcoming governorship election. The declaration, made on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the WOCDIF Event Centre in Osogbo, marks a significant political realignment just days before the August 15 election.

Oyinlola, speaking on behalf of the group, stated that the decision was driven by necessity and a sincere desire for the progress of Osun State. He explained that the faction, which includes former Secretary to the State Government Fatai Akinbade and former PDP SouthWest Vice Chairman Tajudeen Oladipo, had played a key role in the election of the current administration but felt sidelined. "One of the major issues that have created this unfortunate situation, in our considered view, is the lack of inclusiveness in the governance of our state," Oyinlola said. He emphasized that the group's support for Oyebamiji was not a defection from the PDP. "Our membership of the PDP is not in question. We are not here to announce our defection from the PDP," he clarified, adding that party loyalty...