An APC chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, dismisses reports claiming President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola have abandoned the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15, 2026 election. Speaking on Sunday in Ibokun, within Obokun Local Government Area, Oyintiloye says the allegations are false and are being circulated by opposition elements seeking to create division within the APC. He argues that Tinubu and Oyetola remain committed to the campaign, citing continued leadership and strategic support for Oyebamiji’s candidacy.
Oyintiloye speaks during a campaign tour of communities in the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, and he points to the role of other APC leaders, including Chief Bisi Akande, National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru, and State Chairman Tajudeen Lawal, in efforts to secure victory. He urges APC members to intensify grassroots mobilisation, engage voters at polling units and households, and present Tinubu and Oyetola’s achievements alongside Oyebamiji’s development agenda. He also calls for an issue-based, peaceful election and warns against violence and intimidation.