The Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, has disclosed that his chances of clinching the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2026 election in Osun State are bright.
Ileogbo-born politician made the disclosure on Thursday at the APC Secretariat, Osogbo, after he officially declared his intention to contest in next year’s gubernatorial election.
The insurance guru, while addressing his supporters, said all the gubernatorial aspirants under the APC are united with a mission to send the Peoples Democratic Party away from the government house next year, urging members of the APC to remain steadfast.
“I am here today to officially declare that I want to contest for the 2026 gubernatorial election under the All Progressives Congress. My chances of winning the ticket are so bright. You can see the support across the state. I believe I stand as a unifying factor for APC in Osun. By God’s grace, I have my people across the state and I enjoy a lot of goodwill.
“You can’t see what happened today. Everybody came from across the state, from every local government, to show solidarity with me.
“But I’m urging us, I and other aspirants who have shown interest earlier are one. We’ve all concluded that what we want as a party is to chase the PDP away in 2026. So, anyone whom the party chooses as the candidate, we must all work together to achieve the party’s aim.”
Speaking on the rumour that incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to defect to the APC, Ogunbiyi said he would have no problem welcoming him to the party, adding that the APC is a progressive party that people are eager to join.
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“I’m not worried that the current Governor is struggling to come to APC. He is a serving Governor and he can come to the APC. Our party is a winning team, and we can see what is happening at the federal level – what our father, the President, is doing at the federal level. So, I’m not surprised that not only in Osun State but even across other states, people are declaring for the APC because it is a progressive party.”
Ogunbiyi, while praising President Bola Tinubu for his reforms, urged members of the party who have not gotten their Permanent Voters Card to do so and work for the success of the APC in the 2026 and 2027 elections.
“President Bola Tinubu is trying his best to make Nigeria better. He is focused on improving the security in the country. Look at the boldness with which the President acted on the issue of subsidy. Look at the tax reform. President Bola Tinubu knows how to rule and it’s a question of time, people will start to see the benefits of his actions.
“I also want to appeal to those who have reached the age of 18 and have yet to get their Permanent Voters Card to go and register. What will make us happy is to win the gubernatorial election next year,” Ogunbiyi stated.
