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Akpabio, Akande, others rally support for Oyebamiji as APC concludes campaign

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  • Prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, rallied support for governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji at a mega rally in Osogbo.
  • Akpabio, representing President Bola Tinubu, assured voters of security and urged them to participate freely in the upcoming election.
  • The APC emphasized the need for Osun State to align with the federal government and encouraged voters to choose the APC for continuity and development.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded its campaign for the Osun State governorship election with a large rally in Osogbo, drawing significant support from national party leaders. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, representing President Bola Tinubu, led the charge, emphasizing the importance of aligning Osun State with the federal government.

On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, let me simply say hello to the good people of Osun State. The President has asked me to come and greet you. He said I should enjoin you to remain peaceful.

— Godswill AkpabioSenate President Godswill Akpabio addressing the Osun State electorate on behalf of President Tinubu.

Akpabio addressed the electorate, assuring them of adequate security measures for the August 15 poll. "The President is saying that he has put enough security measures in place for the good people of Osun State to vote peacefully come Saturday, August 15, 2026. Nobody is going to be harassed," he stated. He urged voters to exercise their franchise without fear, highlighting President Tinubu's commitment to democratic governance.

The rally featured a strong showing of APC stalwarts, including former APC National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and several state governors such as Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo). Their presence underscored the party's unified front and its determination to win the governorship seat.

The President is saying that he has put enough security measures in place for the good people of Osun State to vote peacefully come Saturday, August 15, 2026. Nobody is going to be harassed.

— Godswill AkpabioSenate President Akpabio assuring voters about security during the Osun State governorship election.

Akpabio urged voters to "choose wisely" and link Osun State with the "center," referencing the significant number of governors already within the APC. The party's message focused on continuity and development, suggesting that aligning with the federal government would bring further progress to the state. The APC aimed to convey a message of strength, security, and a clear path forward under their leadership.

There is a need for you to link Osun State with the centre. There is a need for you to link Osun State with what is happening in Nigeria.

— Godswill AkpabioSenate President Akpabio urging Osun State to align with the federal government.
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