Osun 2026: No alliance with any group, individuals, says Aregbesola

A former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has shut against any plan to seek coalition with his group ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.

Aregbesola disclosed this while speaking at a reception organised by the Omoluabi Progressives, a political group he founded to mark his 68th birthday celebrations held in Osogbo on Sunday.

The former Minister of Interior, who said by his next birthday, his group would be close to the Osun Governor’s Office in Abere, also noted that during birthday celebrations, it is always important to pray for one’s mother in appreciation of the pains of childbirth.

“By this time next year, we will all be close to Abere (Osun Governor’s Office). May God make it so.

“So, people are having untrue impression that we will align with anyone (in the governorship poll).

“We are not going to align with anyone. We are going to pursue our political interest separately.

“No alliance with anyone of group. By the grace of God, this group will win.

“We will contest and we will win. The election that will follow that of next year….”, Aregbesola said.

Speaking earlier, the Secretary to Osun State Government during Aregbesola’s tenure as governor, Moshood Adeoti, told members of the Omoluabi Progressives to remain committed to the group’s ideals.

The representative of Osun State Governor, Biyi Odunlade, lauded Aregbesola’s contributions to the development of Osun describing his legacies as exemplary.

“I celebrate you because you left a good template for good governance in Osun State that can not be faulted by anybody.

“Your legacy of service is exemplary and remarkable, one that stands you out among your contemporaries,” Adeleke said.

The event was attended by many members of the Omoluabi Progressives, Aregbesola’s political associates from Lagos and ex appointees from Osun State.

Source: Punch