Senator Iyiola Omisore, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced his intention to contest the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
Omisore, a former deputy governor and ex-senator representing Osun East, made his declaration via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.
He revealed that a formal announcement will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the APC Secretariat in Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, by 10 a.m.
Under the campaign theme, “Fix the Broken, Restore Our Dreams,” Omisore stated.
“After deep reflection and wide consultations, I have decided to formally declare my intention to contest for Governor of Osun State in 2026 under our great party, the APC.”
He emphasized that his campaign will focus on restoring hope, strengthening governance, and securing a better future for Osun residents.
“This is not just my mission, it is a collective one. I humbly invite you to join me in this bold step toward the Osun Rescue Mission 2026,” he added.
Omisore’s political journey spans multiple parties. He served as deputy governor from 1999 to 2003 under the Alliance for Democracy and later represented Osun East in the Senate from 2003 to 2011, where he chaired the Appropriations Committee.
He previously ran for governor in 2014 under the Peoples Democratic Party and contested again in 2018 under the Social Democratic Party before joining the APC in 2021. In 2022, he became APC’s National Secretary after a key opponent stepped down.
Omisore is now considered one of the leading aspirants for the APC governorship ticket ahead of the 2026 election.
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