Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Osun State, has predicted a historic victory for himself and the party on August 15. Speaking through his representative at an event with the Association of Mobile Telecommunication Engineers of Nigeria (AMTEN) in Osogbo on Sunday, Mr Oyebamiji expressed confidence that voters would make history by electing him. He said he was hopeful in God and in the people that the day would mark a return to progressive governance in the state. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, chairman of the Civic Engagement Committee of the APC Campaign Council, represented him at the meeting.
Mr Oyebamiji described governance as serious business and pledged to deliver the dividends of democracy if elected. He outlined his administration's focus on economic security, healthcare, education, and social protection, including expanding social safety nets to reduce poverty. His policy framework, named "PROSPER," would be fully implemented, he said, to improve living standards. He also promised support for small and large-scale businesses and acknowledged the role of mobile telecommunications in national development.
He urged members of AMTEN to ignore what he called a campaign of calumny against him, maintaining that his upbringing and service ethos were rooted in uplifting humanity. He assured good governance and promised that residents would see tangible outcomes they could be proud of. The association's president, Abdulrasaki Ejalonibu, pledged members' support and votes, crediting the previous APC administration under Adegboyega Oyetola for supporting their activities. Mr Ejalonibu urged Mr Oyebamiji to fulfill his promises if elected, saying, "We assure you of our votes. Trust us, we will not betray you—do not betray us as well."
Bola Oyebamiji speaks of a history-making moment on August 15 while relying on a proxy to deliver his message, raising questions about his direct engagement with voters. His promise of "PROSPER" outcomes and good governance rests on a pledge yet to be tested at the ballot box. The expectation placed on him by AMTEN members, who backed him based on past APC support under Adegboyega Oyetola, sets a mutual condition: votes for results. If elected, failure to deliver would break a two-way trust.
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