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Fifteen political parties under the umbrella of The Democrats have endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Oyebamiji, for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
The parties announced their endorsement during a press conference held in Osogbo on Thursday, saying the decision followed consultations and an assessment of the political situation in the state.
In a joint endorsement statement, the parties said their decision was based on their confidence in Oyebamiji’s manifesto, vision, leadership capacity and commitment to the development of Osun State.
They said the programmes and policies contained in his manifesto provided what they described as a credible pathway to addressing challenges confronting residents of the state.
The parties described the endorsement as a collective decision taken in the interest of the people and the future of Osun State.
They called on their members, supporters and residents of the state to support Oyebamiji’s emergence as the next governor.
The parties also appealed to political stakeholders and citizens to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly throughout the electoral process.
The group stressed that elections should not be treated as a war but as an opportunity for citizens to choose their preferred leaders.
The political parties listed under The Democrats include DLA, APM, APGA, ADP, NRM, NDC, ZLP, LP, AA and NDP, among others.