Osun 2026: Oyebamiji flags off campaign, vows equitable development
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At a glance
- Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Osun State governorship election, has officially launched his campaign, promising equitable distribution of public resources.
- His platform includes plans for infrastructure development, such as road renovation and the establishment of a modern market in Ile-Ife.
- Oyebamiji also pledged to enhance civil servant training, support farmers with hybrid seeds, and partner with transport unions if elected.
Bola Oyebamiji, the candidate for the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming Osun State governorship election, has formally commenced his campaign, vowing to ensure equitable distribution of public resources across the state if elected.
By the grace of God, when I become your governor, we will commence work on the EnuwaโFajuyi Junction road. We have also assessed the IlareโSabo Road and the Aderemi Road to Ondo Road.
During a rally in Ile-Ife, Oyebamiji outlined his administration's plans, which include significant infrastructure development. He specifically mentioned commencing work on the EnuwaโFajuyi Junction road and renovating dilapidated primary schools in Ile-Ife. A key proposal is the establishment of a modern market designed to reflect Ile-Ife's status as the cradle of the Yoruba race.
We will renovate all dilapidated primary schools in Ile-Ife. We also plan to establish a modern market befitting the status of Ile-Ife as the cradle of the Yoruba race.
Oyebamiji also addressed the needs of civil servants, promising regular training and retraining opportunities both domestically and internationally. He criticized the current government's handling of public services, particularly hospitals, and assured that his administration would incentivize health workers to remain in their posts. His agricultural policy aims to encourage farming and boost output through the provision of hybrid seeds.
We will not display nepotism; we will ensure even distribution of state resources across towns.
Furthermore, Oyebamiji emphasized his commitment to fair resource allocation, stating, "We will not display nepotism; we will ensure even distribution of state resources across towns." He also acknowledged transport unions as partners and pledged assistance to enhance their work for the benefit of their members and motorists. The election is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, with fourteen political parties fielding candidates.
I am assuring our civil servants of regular training and retraining both at home and abroad.
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