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APC's Strongest Candidate Emerges in Osun Governorship Election Poll

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A recent opinion poll has thrown the ring into the 2026 Osun governorship election fray, with former Deputy Governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, emerging as the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s strongest candidate to challenge Governor Ademola Adeleke. The poll, conducted by Brilliance and Purposeful Foundation between September 21 and October 13, 2025, not only placed Alabi as the lead aspirant within the APC but also projected him to defeat Adeleke in a direct face-off.

Key Takeaways:

  • Benedict Olugboyega Alabi emerged as the APC's strongest candidate with 24% support among stakeholders, ahead of Ashiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (21%) and Senator Iyiola Omisore (19%).
  • In a head-to-head matchup, Alabi was favoured by 56% of respondents, compared to Adeleke's 44%, indicating a strong cross-party appeal.
  • Other APC aspirants, including Oyebamiji and Omisore, trailed behind in similar tests, with 42% and 33% support, respectively.
  • The poll placed the PDP at 42% and APC at 39%, while ADC and other parties polled 19%, signaling a close and competitive election.
  • The figures reflect growing public sentiment that the 2026 election may be 'one of the most competitive in Osun's history'.
  • The APC's chances will largely depend on its ability to avoid internal divisions and rally support around a single candidate.

Statistics:

  • 24% of APC stakeholders support Benedict Olugboyega Alabi.
  • 21% of APC stakeholders support Ashiwaju Bola Oyebamiji.
  • 19% of APC stakeholders support Senator Iyiola Omisore.
  • 56% of respondents favour Alabi in a head-to-head matchup with Adeleke.
  • 44% of respondents favour Adeleke in a head-to-head matchup with Alabi.
  • 42% of respondents favour Oyebamiji in a similar test.
  • 33% of respondents favour Omisore in a similar test.
  • 42% of respondents support the PDP.
  • 39% of respondents support the APC.
  • 19% of respondents support ADC and other parties.

Sources:

  • [Brilliance and Purposeful Foundation, 2025]
  • Michael Ukandu, poll released, [no date]

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