Osun 2026: Oyebamiji’s ambition gets boost amid reported elders’ caucus endorsement

• …Two aspirants have endorsed ex-NIWA boss—Party sources

With just 15 days to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Osun State, the ambition of former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has reportedly received a major boost following an alleged endorsement by the party’s Elders’ Caucus.

The Nation reports that the APC currently has the highest number of governorship aspirants in the state, with 12 party chieftains vying for the ticket.

The Elders’ Caucus, chaired by Engr. Sola Akinwumi had earlier met with all aspirants twice and urged them to delay picking nomination forms pending the outcome of its assessment and recommendations.

A source confirmed to The Nation that after its screening and mediation process, the caucus settled on Oyebamiji as the preferred aspirant.

The source added, “We suggest that the party should make Oyebamiji its consensus candidate after our findings among the aspirants. He has connected with many of them, earned their support, and based on his capacity, he topped the ratings.”

Efforts to reach the caucus chairman, Engr. Akinwumi was unsuccessful as calls and messages were not responded to.

The caucus secretary, Hon. Gbenga Omolaoye, also declined to comment, insisting only the chairman could speak on the matter.

A caucus member, Professor Rasak Abubakar, refrained from speaking for the group but expressed his personal view, saying he would be pleased if the party’s ticket went to Oyebamiji, whom he believes deserves it.