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I fear God, I won’t betray your trust, Osun APC governorship candidate tells voters

He said his seven-point agenda would be implemented to the letter.

• May 3, 2026
Bola Oyebamiji
Bola Oyebamiji

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, says he is a God-fearing man and will not betray the electorate’s trust if elected.

Mr Oyebamiji gave the assurance on Sunday during an engagement with members of the Nigerian Society of Professional Tailors in Osogbo.

He said his seven-point agenda, unveiled on Friday for the benefit of the masses, would be implemented to the letter.

The APC candidate was represented at the event by the Chairman of Civic Engagement of the APC Campaign Council, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye.

Mr Oyebamiji said that as a true believer who fears and respects God, he would honour all promises made during the campaign.

He stated that his campaign agenda, code-named “PROSPER,” was painstakingly designed with truth and integrity to reposition the state for greater development.

According to him, the seven-point agenda focuses on poverty alleviation, workers’ welfare, job creation, transparency, economic growth, security, education, and renewed investment in infrastructure.

“I want to assure you again that I will not betray your trust if you give me your votes. I am contesting to serve you with all my strength, and I will not disappoint you.

“My newly unveiled seven-point agenda was carefully crafted for implementation when I am elected, and it will drive the growth of the state.

“Trust me with your votes, and I will keep my promise,” he said.

Mr Oyebamiji described the association’s members as men and women of integrity and promised to support the growth of their profession.

“You are men and women of high calibre. Your contribution to the growth of the state’s economy through your fashion design craft cannot be overemphasised.

“One of my agenda pillars focuses on opportunities for economic growth and support programmes for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs).

“This will be fully implemented to enhance your businesses. Trust me with your votes, and I will not betray your trust,” he said.

The APC candidate also urged the electorate to ignore what he described as a campaign of calumny against him, noting that the opposition was already in disarray following the unveiling of his agenda.

“Since unveiling my agenda, members and leaders of the opposition are already intimidated and confused.

“I put my trust in God and in you. I am certain our action plans will reposition the state when I am elected. Ignore them, and let us join hands to bring back the APC administration to the state. I will not deceive you.

“The agenda was carefully crafted to meet the needs and aspirations of the people and will be faithfully implemented,” he said.

In his response, the chairman of the association, Rasheed Balogun, commended Mr Oyebamiji for his sincerity and passion to serve the people.

Mr Balogun said he had admired the APC candidate during his tenure as commissioner for finance and acknowledged his engagement with the group through the office of civic engagement.

He expressed confidence that Mr Oyebamiji would fulfil his campaign promises and pledged the support and votes of members of the association.

(NAN)

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