The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State said it remains confident despite a series of resignations by senior party members this month.
These departures occur as the party prepares for the governorship election on Aug. 15, 2026 [5]. The loss of key figures could signal internal instability, though the party maintains that its path to victory remains clear.
Among those leaving the party is former House of Representatives member Ismaila Kolawole [1]. Former commissioner Taiwo Akeju also resigned from the organization [4]. These exits are part of a broader trend in southwestern Nigeria where party loyalty is shifting ahead of the regional polls.
Additional losses include three former Osun State lawmakers [3]. Two allies of Omisore also resigned from the APC [2]. This wave of departures follows reports that a power-sharing deal within the party has collapsed, suggesting deeper discord among the leadership.
Despite these exits, the Osun APC said it is unfazed by the movement of chieftains. The party said that the resignations will not affect the chances of its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the upcoming election.
Party leadership maintains that the current structure is sufficient to secure a win. The party said its focus remains on the August deadline and the mobilization of voters across the state.
“The Osun APC says it remains confident despite a series of resignations by senior party members.”
The collapse of a power-sharing deal and the subsequent exit of high-ranking officials like former commissioners and lawmakers indicate a fractured internal coalition. While the APC publicly projects strength, the loss of these figures suggests a struggle for control over the party's direction in Osun State, which may impact voter mobilization and coalition stability leading up to the August 15 election.
