Oyebamiji vs Alabi: Ex-deputy gov opens up on ‘Oyetola’s preferred candidate’
Benedict Alabi, Bola Oyebamiji
Former Osun Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi has opened up on his conversation with the former Governor, Gboyega Oyetola on his preferred candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
According to Alabi, Oyetola told him he had no preferred candidate.
Alabi who served as the deputy to Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, between 2018 and 2022 while officially declaration his intention to contest for 2026 governorship election said “I asked Oyetola whether he has any preferred candidate in the election, and he said no, and I believe him.
“Bola Oyebamiji, one of the APC governorship aspirants, might have a close relationship with Oyetola, given that he was a former finance commissioner. But that does not mean he is Oyetola’s preferred candidate.
“The talk about Oyetola having a preferred candidate is simply street gossip,” Alabi said.
Speaking further, Alabi said he delayed announcing his candidacy to confirm whether Oyetola would participate.
“Oyetola’s decision not to contest paved the way for my declaration,” he noted.
He also expressed confidence in his ability to win both the party’s ticket and the governorship election, citing his political structure and capacity.
