Former Osun deputy governor and APC national secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in the state, promising a campaign focused on restoration and governance reforms.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.
Omisore, a former deputy governor of the state and ex-National Secretary of the APC, announced his bid in a post on X on Saturday. He said a formal declaration would hold at the APC Secretariat in Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, by 10 a.m.
“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),” Omisore wrote.
He added that his campaign, themed “Fix the Broken, Restore Our Dreams,” would prioritize restoring hope, strengthening governance, and delivering a brighter future for Osun residents. “This is not just my mission, it is a collective one. I humbly invite you to join me as we take this bold step towards the Osun Rescue Mission 2026,” he said.
Omisore, who served as deputy governor between 1999 and 2003 under the Alliance for Democracy, later represented Osun East Senatorial District from 2003 to 2011 and chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee.
He has previously contested Osun governorship elections on the platforms of the PDP and SDP before joining the APC in 2021.