A recently concluded opinion poll conducted by a reputable media organisation, Standard Post, has projected victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), in the August 8, 2026 election.
According to the poll, Oyebamiji is leading the race with 52 per cent of respondents’ votes. The incumbent governor and governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, came a distant second with 38 per cent, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) emerged third with 8 per cent.
The newspaper explained that the online opinion poll, conducted over the weekend, featured the three major candidates from the leading political parties participating in the off-cycle governorship election in the state.
Standard Post noted that Osun State residents who participated in the poll voted overwhelmingly in favour of the APC candidate.
The media organisation stated that the poll was professionally conducted, with in-depth analysis revealing the current standing of the candidates ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
“From public opinion, political alignment, and on-ground observations, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presently appears to hold a decisive edge in the race. A key factor driving this momentum is the renewed unity and organisational strength within the APC.”
The paper added that the unity within the APC has translated into stronger grassroots engagement and growing confidence among voters seeking what it described as a credible alternative.
It also attributed the incumbent governor’s declining support to challenges facing critical sectors in the state, including health, housing, as well as uneven infrastructure development.
The residents also identified lack of policy direction in key sectors such as education, agriculture, sports development among others as part of the resentment of the residents against the incumbent governor.
“Unlike previous election cycles marked by internal divisions, the party is entering 2026 more cohesive, strategically prepared, and fully mobilised across all local governments. This unity has translated into stronger grassroots engagement and growing confidence among voters seeking a credible alternative.”
The media house further noted that dissatisfaction with the current administration is shaping voter sentiment across the state.
“These statistics reflect the growing desire of Osun people for a change in leadership, driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration.
“Key concerns include the lack of job opportunities for youths, a struggling health sector, uneven road infrastructure development concentrated largely in Ede, the abandonment of the Iwo–Osogbo road project, and several unfulfilled promises made by Governor Ademola Adeleke during the 2022 electioneering campaign.”