The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.
Oyebamiji’s emergence came on Saturday following a motion moved by two governorship aspirants, Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare.
The primary election was held at the premises of Ebunoluwa Group of Schools, Osogbo, the Osun State capital.
Following the motion, the Chairman of the APC governorship primary committee and Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, called for a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from party members present at the primary.
Okpebholo subsequently declared: “By the power conferred on me, I present to you Bola Oyebamiji as the governorship candidate of our party.”
Oyebamiji is a former Commissioner for Finance under the administrations of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Gboyega Oyetola.
In his acceptance speech, Oyebamiji appreciated President Bola Tinubu and the leaders of the party for their support.
He stressed that Osun is at a crossroads between real progress and frivolity, and between accountability and wastefulness, assuring that his government would come to right the wrongs of the present administration.
“We are committed to elevating the standard of living for every Osun resident by alleviating poverty, eradicating hunger, and promoting a functional educational system for all. The health system in Osun State is currently moribund; we intend to revitalise it, thereby reducing the need for medical tourism. The welfare of the populace, as well as communal peace and progress, are paramount to our party, as they foster an environment where opportunity abounds and innovation flourishes.
“Consequently, I invite well-meaning citizens of Osun State and our party faithful to join us on this progressive journey to reposition our state for greater heights. The task before us is huge but achievable.”
Present at the primary election venue were the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat; the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule; former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello; the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; and the National Secretary of the APC, Dr Ajibola Basiru.
