Osun 2026: Groups insist APC guber ticket must be zoned to Osun West

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In the 2026 gubernatorial election, the Coalition of Osun APC Interest Groups, or COAIG, has stated that it is steadfast in its position to allocate the APC governorship ticket to the Osun West Senatorial District.

According to ZINGTIE, the group opposes Senator Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the APC, who demanded that the party ticket be made available to all regions.

The organisation claimed that the call was made for self-serving reasons and that in order to prevent a repeat of the events of the previous governorship race, the APC’s governorship ticket should be zoned to the Osun West Senatorial District.

The organisation expressed dissatisfaction with the incorrect interpretation of its agitation by some individuals for their own self-interest in a statement released to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday and signed by Samuel Iwolode, its Director of Public Engagement and Operations.

According to the APC group, it is in the party’s best interests for the governorship candidate to come from the Osun West Senatorial District in the 2026 elections.

According to the statement, “COAIG asserted that its call for zoning is rooted in equity and fairness, noting that since 1999, no candidate from Osun West has emerged as the APC gubernatorial flag bearer.”

The organisation asserted that the district’s steadfast support for the party in spite of being marginalised compromises the APC’s inclusion and togetherness.

“Zoning reflects the party’s commitment to equitable distribution of leadership roles, fostering unity and inclusiveness. It is only fair and logical that this mechanism is applied consistently across all political contests, including the gubernatorial primaries.

“Our call for leadership from Osun West is not an attempt to divide but to strengthen the party under the banner of fairness and equal opportunity. A candidate from the district would symbolise inclusiveness and unity.

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