Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Omisore made the announcement on Saturday through his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that his formal declaration event will hold on October 7 at the APC Secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital.
According to him, the declaration, themed “Fix the Broken, Restore Our Dreams,” marks the beginning of what he described as the “Osun Rescue Mission 2026.”
In his message to the people of Osun State, Omisore said:
> “My beloved people of Osun State, after deep reflection and wide consultations, I have decided to formally declare my intention to contest for the Governor of Osun State in 2026 under our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.
This is not just my mission, it is a collective one. I believe strongly that together, we can restore hope, strengthen governance, and deliver a brighter future for every son and daughter of Osun.”
He called on party members, supporters, and citizens to join him at the upcoming declaration, which he described as the first step toward rebuilding and revitalizing Osun State.