Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Benedict Alabi, has formally introduced his intention to contest the state’s governorship election scheduled for 2026.
Alabi made the declaration throughout a particular service held at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, in Ile-Ife.
Alabi, a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who hails from Ikire city, Irewole native authorities space, additionally said that his determination was guided by divine instruction and reflection.
Alabi’s determination is coming amid agitations by the APC within the state for the governorship ticket to be zoned to Osun West Senatorial District.
Irewole native authorities is situated within the Osun West Senatorial District of the state.
Members of the get together from the Osun West Senatorial District have additionally known as on the get together to zone the giver ticket to Osun West within the case when the previous governor, Adegboyega Oyetola declines to contest once more.
Alani mentioned, “I’ve sought steering from God and, having acquired path, I’m informing the nice individuals of Osun that I’ll run within the 2026 governorship election,” Alabi introduced earlier than congregants.
Alabi, who served as Deputy Governor underneath the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, will likely be difficult the incumbent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, if he seeks re-election.
Talking additional, Alabi expressed confidence in his probabilities of victory and emphasised a dedication to the event and progress of Osun State.
“We will emerge victorious by God’s grace. Our aim is to work in direction of the development of our pricey state and uplift the lives of our individuals,” be mentioned.
The previous deputy governor additionally urged the Catholic devoted and the broader public to proceed praying for Nigeria, referring to the nation as a religious homeland.
“Nigeria is the Jerusalem for Nigerians. I wish to encourage households to come back collectively for the progress of our nation,” he mentioned.
Alabi’s declaration marks one of many earliest official entries into the race for the Osun 2026 governorship, setting the stage for what is predicted to be a keenly contested political season.
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