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Osun 2026: Babayemi Calls For Massive Voter Registration

As INEC commences voter card registration in preparation for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, a leading All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has implored the people of the state to turn out en masse for the exercise.

Besides, Babayemi urged APC leaders and members across the state, to embark on house-to-house awareness and mobilization to assist in galvanizing the interest of the people towards participating in the registration exercise.

In a release from his Media Office, the popular governorship hopeful maintained that the call has become imperative because of the impact that participation or non-participation in the registration exercise would have on the election.

Specifically, Babayemi contended that the people’s participation would enable those yearning for a change of administration in the state to have the opportunity of voting for the APC during next year’s gubernatorial election in the state and at the same time, ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

“It’s important our people come out in large numbers for this INEC-driven voters card registration exercise for the governorship election slated for next year in the state. Voter’s card is the only allowed tool that can be used to elect a new governor as of next year,” he stressed

Consequently, Babayemi canvassed that nothing must be left to chance in ensuring that the residents participate fully in the exercise, adding that those who need to update their data should use the opportunity offered by the period to do so.

In the same vein, the Gbongan-born Prince enjoined parents to make sure that children and wards who have attained the mandatory age of 18 years were registered so that they could vote during the governorship election and subsequently for the re-election of President Tinubu.

“Interestingly, this period offered by INEC, equally provides ample opportunity to the first-time registrants, those who lost or have damaged PVC, and/or those who have relocated or are planning to do so. This is what can seamlessly guarantee the fulfillment of the desire of our people in their quest for a new government in Osun and the continuation of the second term of our President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. No shortcut to this except through the INEC laid down routes,” he asserted

Meanwhile, Babayemi, who commended the INEC in its efforts at deepening the country’s democratic traditions through well-established norms, urged the body not to relent in its bid to ensure that all eligible adults were left uncaptured in the registration exercise.

Babayemi Celebrates Jelili Adesiyan @ 70

Omooba Dotun Babayemi, a Frontline Gubernatorial Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has congratulated the former Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan, on his attainment of 70 years of age.

Babayemi in his congratulatory message to the Adesiyan, popularly referred to as Jalo, said that though the attainment of 70 years was a long walk in life, he prayed that he would live more healthier life.

“Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan, my dearest egbon, has definitely come a long way. His contributions at private and public levels are beyond rhetorics and doubt. He has served (and still serving) the people, state and the Nation, Nigeria, diligently”, he noted

Babayemi further described the erstwhile Minister as a notable blessing to Osun State and the nation as a whole, adding that the people have continued to tap from his knowledge and wealth of experience in all spheres of life.

“Alhaji Adesiyan is indeed a big blessing not only to us in Osun but to Nigeria as a whole. He has his tentacles spread across and these are of benefits to the State and the Nation”, he maintained.

While congratulating and praying for him for more celebrative years laced with good health, the prominent governorship aspirant joined the family, friends, associates and APC members across the country, to wish him a successful berth in life.

“We pray that God will grant him many more wonderful years for the benefit of us all in Osun and Nigeria as a whole. His contributions are valued and these we covet and cherish. We celebrate him as ever”, Babayemi enthused.

Babayemi Lauds Tinubu Over Omidiran, Eluyemi’s Appointments

Omooba Dotun Babayemi, a prominent governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Hon. Ayo Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

Also, he appreciated the country’s helmsman for reappointing another indigene of the state, Mr Eludayo Eluyemi, as a Commissioner in the commission.

In a release from his media office, the gubernatorial aspirant described the appointments as coming at a time when the course of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu was being driven to a commendable level of advancement.

Babayemi rejoiced with Omidiran and Eluyemi for being considered worthy to further help President Tinubu in crystalising his vision through their appointments into the FCC.

He asserted that Omidiran, as a former member of the House of Representatives, would no doubt bring her wealth of experience to bear in her current position as the Executive Chairman.

“Hon. Ayo Omidiran has never failed to prove her mettle in whatever assignment she finds herself. This is the more reason we believe she will excel at the Federal Character Commission. Her wealth of experience, coupled with her cosmopolitan disposition, will definitely be an added value in this direction,” he stressed.

In the like manner, Babayemi said Eluyemi was reappointed as a Commissioner in the same commission because of his track records of performance, describing the duo as worthy ambassadors of the state.

“We are confident that the two of them will represent us well by contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria through their designated areas of assignments. We congratulate and rejoice with them over these commendable and worthy appointments,” Babayemi applauded.

Babayemi group condemns insult to Ataoja

The Omooba Dotun Babayemi Campaign Organization has distanced its principal from any perceived disrespect toward the throne of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Ọba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye II.

In a statement released by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kayode Oladeji, the group condemned any immoral acts toward the monarch, emphasizing that their principal, a Gbongan-born prince, holds every monarch in high esteem.

“Our Principal, a Prince of the ancient town of Gbongan, holds traditional rulers in high esteem, and will never be found encouraging or condoning insults to any royal stool, let alone denigrating the highly respected Ataoja of Osogbo.”

“We, therefore, totally condemn any frontal or subtle insult to the revered Kabiyesi, and dissociate ourselves and our Principal from anyone who follows this path,” it stated.

The group further stressed that Yoruba, as a race deeply rooted in culture, has respect for elders and, more importantly, traditional rulers, adding that the term “Omoluabi” associated with their lineage signifies being respectful and exhibiting good character at all times.

Babayemi mourns Buhari, describes him as a daring Leader

A leading Governorship Aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omo-Oba Dotun Babayemi has described the death of the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), as sad.

In a statement he released on his official Facebook handle, Babayemi stated that the demise of the former President came at a time the country needed his wealth of experience and insight, both as a former President and as an Elder Statesman.

He described the late former President as “a daring leader who implemented several critical reforms needed to make our country prosperous”, and sent condolences to President Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress, the People of Katsina, and “everyone who had the privilege of working closely with President Buhari while he was still with us.”

Former President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday evening at a hospital in London.