President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, ahead of the party’s campaign to reclaim the state.
The meeting with the President is expected to strengthen the APC’s preparations for the governorship poll and reinforce the party’s commitment to securing victory in the state.
The APC has intensified efforts to mobilise its members and supporters across Osun ahead of the election, with party leaders expected to work together to deliver the state to the ruling party.
The candidate’s visit to the Presidential Villa also provided an opportunity to brief President Tinubu on the political situation in the state and discuss strategies for the election.
The APC is expected to campaign on the achievements of the Tinubu administration while presenting its candidate as the preferred choice for voters seeking continuity with the party’s policies.
The Osun governorship contest is expected to attract significant political attention, with major parties preparing to mobilise supporters across the state.
Tinubu has repeatedly urged APC members to remain united and work collectively during electoral contests, stressing the importance of grassroots mobilisation and effective communication with voters.
The President’s engagement with the Osun candidate is therefore seen as part of efforts to consolidate the party’s structure ahead of the election.
APC leaders in Osun are expected to continue consultations with stakeholders, traditional leaders, community groups and party members as the campaign gathers momentum.
The party will also rely on its national leadership and campaign structure to coordinate its activities and present a unified message to voters.
The meeting underscores the importance the APC attaches to the Osun governorship election as the party seeks to expand its political influence in the South-West.

