The Forum of Former Members of Osun State House of Assembly (OSHA) under the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the party leadership to zone its 2026 governorship ticket to the Osun West Senatorial District.
In a communiqué signed by the forum’s secretary, Ajibola Akinloye, and 14 other members, the group lamented that Osun West has been marginalized in the party’s gubernatorial race since 1999.
“We earnestly ask for the governorship ticket to be zoned to West Senatorial District, which has never got the ticket in the Progressive Party since 1999, unlike the two other Senatorial Districts,” the communiqué read.
Naijaonpoint reports that the group emphasized their commitment to equity, justice, and fairness, insisting that the time has come for Osun West to be given an opportunity to produce the APC candidate for governor.
Support For Adegboyega Oyetola
While advocating for Osun West, the forum pledged their loyalty to APC leader and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, recognizing his influence and leadership within the party.
“Our agitation/request is subject to the decision of our leader, H.E. Gboyega Oyetola, who has the right of first refusal to the APC governorship ticket,” the communiqué added.
The former lawmakers expressed their trust in Oyetola’s judgment and reiterated their readiness to support his political decisions.
The forum also urged the APC leadership to commence party activities from the polling units to the state level without delay, stressing the need to reclaim power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the next election.
“That party activities should commence immediately from polling units to the state level to send the ruling party in the state (PDP) out of power by 2026,” the communiqué stated.