A not too long ago concluded opinion ballot carried out by a good media organisation, Standard Post, has projected victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), within the August 8, 2026 election.
According to the ballot, Oyebamiji is main the race with 52 per cent of respondents’ votes. The incumbent governor and governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, got here a distant second with 38 per cent, whereas the African Democratic Congress (ADC) emerged third with 8 per cent.
The newspaper defined that the net opinion ballot, carried out over the weekend, featured the three main candidates from the main political events taking part within the off-cycle governorship election within the state.
Standard Post famous that Osun State residents who participated within the ballot voted overwhelmingly in favour of the APC candidate.
The media organisation acknowledged that the ballot was professionally carried out, with in-depth evaluation revealing the present standing of the candidates forward of the 2026 governorship election.
“From public opinion, political alignment, and on-ground observations, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presently appears to hold a decisive edge in the race. A key factor driving this momentum is the renewed unity and organisational strength within the APC.”
The paper added that the unity inside the APC has translated into stronger grassroots engagement and rising confidence amongst voters looking for what it described as a reputable various.
It additionally attributed the incumbent governor’s declining assist to challenges going through crucial sectors within the state, together with well being, housing, in addition to uneven infrastructure improvement.
The residents additionally recognized lack of coverage course in key sectors equivalent to training, agriculture, sports activities improvement amongst others as a part of the resentment of the residents towards the incumbent governor.
“Unlike previous election cycles marked by internal divisions, the party is entering 2026 more cohesive, strategically prepared, and fully mobilised across all local governments. This unity has translated into stronger grassroots engagement and growing confidence among voters seeking a credible alternative.”
The media home additional famous that dissatisfaction with the present administration is shaping voter sentiment throughout the state.
“These statistics reflect the growing desire of Osun people for a change in leadership, driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration.
“Key concerns include the lack of job opportunities for youths, a struggling health sector, uneven road infrastructure development concentrated largely in Ede, the abandonment of the Iwo–Osogbo road project, and several unfulfilled promises made by Governor Ademola Adeleke during the 2022 electioneering campaign.”
