Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state, says recent defections from the party will not weaken its electoral prospects ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Oyintiloye spoke with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday.

He described the defections as normal occurrence during electioneering.

The APC chieftain said the party remains firmly positioned to reclaim power in the state.

‘APC REMAINS STRONGEST POLITICAL FORCE’

Oyintiloye said the APC retains a strong grassroots structure across all wards, polling units and local government areas in Osun.

“The APC in Osun is bigger than any individual or group of individuals,” he said.

“Our party is built on a solid foundation that has endured for decades. We have a resilient structure, loyal membership, and an ever-expanding support base across the state.

“Those who think the APC has been weakened by the exit of a few members are completely out of touch with the realities on the ground.

“The strength of our party resides in the people, and the people remain firmly with the APC.”

‘AMBO ENJOYS WIDESPREAD SUPPORT’

The former lawmaker said the emergence of Bola Oyebamiji as the APC governorship candidate has boosted confidence within the party and among voters.

He said Oyebamiji’s popularity cuts across political, religious and professional lines.

“There is no community in Osun State today where the AMBO movement is not gaining momentum.” he said.

“The support he enjoys cuts across political affiliations, religious divides, age groups, and professional backgrounds. His popularity is organic and continues to grow daily.

“The truth is that no other candidate in the race currently commands the level of goodwill, credibility, acceptability, and political momentum that AMBO enjoys across the state.

“The people have identified with his vision, and they are eager to entrust him with the responsibility of leading Osun to greater heights.”

Oyintiloye said stakeholder engagements, reconciliation efforts and grassroots mobilisation had strengthened the party’s internal cohesion.

He urged party leaders, elected officials and members to remain united ahead of the election.

“This is not the time for distractions or pessimism. It is the time for greater unity, deeper engagement with the people, and stronger mobilisation across our communities,” he said.

“Our structures are intact, our supporters are energised, and our candidate enjoys overwhelming acceptance.

“We are confident, we are prepared, and we are fully positioned for victory.

“The APC remains the party to beat in Osun State, and by the grace of God and the support of the good people of Osun, we shall emerge victorious on August 15, 2026.”

Oyintiloye also urged the party leadership to address the grievances of aggrieved members to prevent further defections.

He said every member of the APC remains important to the party’s quest for victory in the governorship election.

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