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Ahead of the primary election of the All Progressive Congress to select the party’s candidate for the 2026 Governorship election in Osun State, part leaders have declared their support for Kunle Rasheed Adegoke SAN popularly known as K-RAD.
During his visit to Boripe Local Government Area of the State, the APC Elders’ Caucus in Commended Adegoke’s Loyalty and dedication to the party.
The Chairman of the Boripe APC Elders’ Caucus, Hon. Osuolale Bello praised Adegoke for his consistent commitment to the party’s unity, membership drive, growths and development.
The Boripe APC Elders also clarified that former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has not endorsed any aspirant for the 2026 governorship election.
“Barrister Kunle Adegoke has demonstrated exemplary loyalty to the APC through his legal expertise, grassroots engagement, and steadfast support for the party’s vision. His contributions, including his role in defending the party’s interests in high-profile electoral cases, have been invaluable,” the lawyer said.
The elders highlighted Adegoke’s efforts in fostering unity among party members and his policy-driven approach to governance, as outlined in his engagements with APC leaders and stakeholders. They described him as a “utility aspirant” whose vision for economic revival, transparent governance, and infrastructure development aligns with the aspirations of Osun residents.
Addressing speculations that have been rife in the past few months, Hon Bello emphasized that Oyetola, a key leader of APC in Osun, remains neutral and focused on uniting the party to reclaim power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2026. “Alhaji Oyetola has made it clear that his priority is the APC’s victory, not the endorsement of any individual aspirant. He urged all aspirants to work together, avoid divisive tactics, and prioritize the party’s collective goal,” Bello stated, referencing Oyetola’s remarks at a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo.
Responding, Adegoke reaffirmed his support for Oyetola’s leadership and the APC’s mission to deliver good governance in Osun State. He called on all party members to remain united and mobilize for the upcoming Continuous Voters Registration exercise, describing it as a critical step toward ensuring electoral success in 2026.
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