Osun ex-deputy governor joins 2026 governorship race

A former deputy governor in Osun State, Benedict Alabi, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in the state.

Alabi, who declared his intention to journalists on Wednesday in Osogbo, said he would take part in the election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.

Alabi served as deputy governor during Adegboyega Oyetola’s government from 2018 to 2022.

He said: “I delayed my declaration to contest in the election to find out whether or not Oyetola will participate in the election.

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“Oyetola’s intention not to contest in the election paved the way for my declaration to contest.”

The former deputy governor said he had the capacity and the structure to win the party’s ticket, as well as the August 8, 2026, election.

“I asked Oyetola whether he has any preferred candidate in the election, and he said no, and I believe him.

“Bola Oyebamiji, one of the APC governorship aspirants, might be close to Oyetola because he was a former finance commissioner, but that does not mean he is his preferred candidate.

“There is no truth in the talk that Oyetola has a preferred candidate. It is just street talk,” Alabi added.

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