The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge victorious in the 2026 Osun governorship election.
Oyetola, a former governor of Osun State, made the remarks on Friday while addressing party supporters in Iragbiji, his hometown.
During the gathering, the minister said members of the APC in the state were fully prepared for the forthcoming election and had already begun mobilisation efforts ahead of the poll.
He expressed optimism that the party would secure the mandate of voters when the election is conducted.
He also reassured party members and supporters that there was no reason to be worried about the current political situation in the state, noting that the party remained focused on strengthening its grassroots support and preparing for the contest.
Oyetola further called on Nigerians to support the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that the policies and reforms being implemented by the Federal Government require cooperation and understanding from citizens in order to achieve meaningful national development.
The minister equally urged residents of Osun State who are eligible to vote to take part in the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
He described voter registration as an important civic responsibility that enables citizens to participate in the democratic process.
Political History of Adegboyega Oyetola
Adegboyega Oyetola is a Nigerian politician and administrator who has played a prominent role in the politics of Osun State.
He served as the Governor of Osun State from 2018 to 2022 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Before becoming governor, Oyetola served as the Chief of Staff to former Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola between 2011 and 2018.
In that role, he was actively involved in the coordination of government policies and administrative affairs in the state.
In 2018, Oyetola contested the Osun governorship election as the APC candidate and won the poll after a supplementary election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. He subsequently assumed office as governor and served a four-year term.
During the 2022 Osun governorship election, he sought re-election but was defeated by Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In 2023, Oyetola was appointed as Minister of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the creation of the ministry as part of efforts to develop Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy sectors. Since then, he has remained an influential figure within the APC in Osun State.
