Osun 2026; Groups Wants Osogbo Indigene As Next Governor
Ahead of August, 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, Coalition of Osogbo Indigenous Groups has made a clarion call on all political parties to present an Osogbo indigene as their candidate for election as next governor in the state.
The call that was made in Osogbo on Thursday at a press conference addressed by Mr Omosola Olabode on behalf of Coalition of Osogbo Indigenous Groups lamented the marginalisation of Osogbo natives in the exalted seat.
Olabode who was flanked by prominent sons and daughters of Osogbo at the conference noted that for the past 35 years since the creation of Osun State, no indigene of the ancient town has emerged as governor of the state despite its historic significance to the state.
The Coalition assured that because of the voting strength of Osogbo that has ever been the champion of all times among other towns across Osun and the sympathy received from other communities in the state, any political party that presents Osogbo indigene as its candidate will have easy ride to Bola Ige House, seat of Osun government.
According to him, it is on record that Osogbo soars up as the most populated city in Osun State with representations from all local government areas resident in the city adding that Osogbo is indeed the commercial hub of Osun State with more than 65% of daily economic activities in the State occurring in the city.
His words: “Osogbo boasts of highly qualified indigenes whose contributions to Nigeria are noticeable but the city has never been allowed to produce Governor of the State. There is, therefore, the need for equitable representation and a fair share of leadership opportunities.
The groups contended that the vastness in the growth of Osogbo requires that an indigene of the city should be the governor of Osun State adding that according to the existing data, Osogbo is the fifth most fast-growing city in southwestern Nigeria.
They believed that by electing a governor from Osogbo, the state can review the wrong, redeem the imbalances against Osogbo and promote a sense of inclusivity.