Osun 2026: “We’ll Vote Massively for Oyebamiji,” Okada Riders, Tricycle Operators Endorse APC Guber Candidate

The gubernatorial aspiration of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), gathered momentum on Saturday as motorcycle (Okada) riders and tricycle (Maruwa) operators in the state unanimously pledged their allegiance to work rigorously and vote massively for the emergence of Oyebamiji in the August 8, 2026 gubernatorial election.

The amalgamated unions comprising Okada riders and tricycle operators also threw their weight behind Oyebamiji’s candidature, describing him as “a tested and trusted politician” whose impeccable imprints in both the private and public sectors set him apart.

This is just as Oyebamiji reaffirmed his commitment to champion the welfare and well-being of the citizenry if elected Governor, saying, “My pact with citizens is to bring prosperity to all by adding value to livelihoods.”

Speaking at a special meeting held at the Ileri-Oluwa Campaign Office, Osogbo, the General State Chairman of Okada riders and tricycle operators, Comrade Ismaila Tiamiyu, said members of the seven unions under his watch had resolved to do all within their power to ensure Oyebamiji’s victory come August 8 this year.

Comrade Tiamiyu, who lamented the maltreatment experienced under the current government of Governor Ademola Adeleke, said: “We have decided to follow a man of integrity and compassion as found in AMBO, and there is no turning back in ensuring his success in the next guber poll.”

In his words: “We have unanimously decided to double our efforts by joining the campaign train of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) for Governor. We have sensitised ourselves across the state and agreed to mobilise our respective family members to campaign and vote for Oyebamiji.

“While wishing you a victorious outing at the forthcoming election and smooth running into the Bola Ige House, we assure you of our total support and, with the full backing of our members, you are no more AMBO — you are ATIDE.”

In their separate remarks, the Osun State Chairman, Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (EXPRESS ACOMORAN), Comrade Ajisefini Mukaila; Osun State Chairman, Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria (MTUN), Comrade Adebayo Tajudeen; Osun State Chairman, Motorcycle Union and Transport Association of Nigeria (MUTAUN), Comrade Najimu Bello; Osun State Chairman, Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), Comrade Ibrahim Adewale; Osun State Chairman, All Nigeria Autobike Commercial Owners and Workers Association (ANACOWA), Comrade Kolawole Isiaka; and Osun State Chairman, Omoluabi Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Association, Comrade Lawal Omoyemi Rasheed, expressed the readiness of their members to work in unison to ensure Oyebamiji’s victor.

The cyclists, who could not hide their enthusiasm to vote massively for Oyebamiji, attributed their resolve to the successful implementation of people-oriented and masses-focused policies and programmes of progressive governments in the state over the years.

In his response, the APC gubernatorial candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, acknowledged the genuine resolve of the cyclists, promising not to let them down when elected Governor.

Oyebamiji appreciated their resoluteness and commitment to return the progressive party to government, urging them to remain steadfast and peaceful in both their campaigns for AMBO and their daily activities.

“We are happy today to have both motorcycle (Okada) riders and tricycle operators visiting us for endorsement. This is a great development in our quest to ensure my victory and return APC to power. I want you to continue to campaign for APC as you have been doing. Let’s be peaceful in our campaign and in our various activities. Let’s be at peace. The major thing we want is your continuous campaign for APC and, going forward, you are going to be included in our plans, especially in our campaign team.

“Your requests are noted for action, and as to the need for you to be more formidable, we are going to initiate Ease of Doing Business policy. We will also ensure effective management, control and organisation into clusters so that we can have the opportunity to add value to you all,” Oyebamiji added.

Earlier, the State APC Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, expressed delight at the massive turnout of Okada riders and tricycle operators for the meeting.

He said the APC remains resolute in unseating Governor Adeleke in the forthcoming governorship election.

Speaking intermittently, former Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Industries and Empowerment, Hon. Ismail Alagbada, and former Senior Special Assistant on O’meal, Alhaja Folake Olaniyan, urged the riders to remain resolute and steadfast in their decision to elect the APC candidate.

The occasion was attended by leaders and members of the party in the state.