The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has selected former lawmaker, Tunde Lekan Olatunji, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
The development was confirmed on Monday as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Osun State office published the names of political parties, alongside their governorship and deputy governorship candidates.
It was further gathered that the names of the candidates and their respective political parties have been displayed across all INEC local government offices in the state.
Olatunji, an indigene of Edunabon town, previously represented Ife North State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly between 2019 and 2023.
During his tenure in the Assembly, he served as Chief Whip, playing a key role in coordinating legislative business and maintaining party discipline within the House.
Party officials stated that the decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders across the state.
