APC Elders Call for Delay in Nomination Form Purchase by Osun Governorship Aspirants

The elders’ caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has urged governorship aspirants to remain patient and delay obtaining nomination forms ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Chairman, Elder Sola Akinwumi, the caucus revealed that it had received the report of its Adhoc Committee on the forthcoming poll.

The caucus also announced the formation of a Screening Committee responsible for assessing all governorship hopefuls within a set timeframe. It advised aspirants to allow the committee to complete its work before taking further steps.

“All the aspirants are urged to exercise patience in obtaining the prescribed forms by the party until the Screening Committee submits its report to this body,” the statement read.

The elders further encouraged party stakeholders to remain steadfast and committed to the APC as preparations for the election intensify.

The APC has scheduled its governorship primary for December 13, 2025, ahead of the August 8, 2026, state election.

Approximately 13 aspirants are currently vying for the party’s ticket, including Bola Oyebamiji, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority; Senator Iyiola Omisore, a former Deputy Governor; and Senator Babajide Omoworare, former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business.

Other contenders include Dotun Babayemi, former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, Dr. Peter Babalola, Akin Ogunbiyi, and legal practitioner Kunle Adegoke.