Iloko Ijesa, Osun State — May 13th, 2026
The Forum of Osun East Councilors has unanimously endorsed Prince Thomas Olaleye Ogungbangbe, the Director General of the Osun East AMBO Campaign Organization and an aspirant for the Osun East Senatorial District, as their consensus candidate for the forthcoming APC Osun East Senatorial District contest.
The endorsement was made during a strategic meeting held between Prince Thomas Olaleye Ogungbangbe and members of the Forum of Osun East Councilors. In a separate engagement, the Osun East Ward Chairmen Forum also met with the frontline aspirant to deliberate on party unity, grassroots mobilization, and preparations towards the August 15 gubernatorial election.
Speaking during the meeting with the councilors, Prince Ogungbangbe described councilors as the true “Directors General” of their various wards, stressing that their strategic importance at the grassroots level cannot be overstated.
“There is a reason why there is a Director General for Osun East,” he stated. “The councilors are the Directors General of their wards. If everyone wins their ward, then the election will be over even before it starts.”
He congratulated party stakeholders on the recent court victory, charging members to face the coming election with courage, unity, and determination.
“We must face this election undeterred and unalloyed. There is a bulk of responsibility on us from Osun East to deliver, and we must deliver because Osun East is the senatorial district that will determine who wins on August 15,” he said.
Prince Ogungbangbe further emphasized the need for what he described as a “pathological quest for success,” noting that maintaining political balance across the district “is like a fierce contest.”
“We must work to clear 70 percent of the votes so that if there is any shortfall from other senatorial districts, Osun East can conveniently make up for it while still maintaining our own strength,” he added.
He assured the councilors and Ward Chairmen that as the election approaches, most members of campaign committees would be drawn from among them in recognition of their grassroots relevance and political capacity.
“Our aspiration is not to damage the enthusiasm of the party. As we work towards the August 15 election, we hope to put our structure and strength to test for the progress of the APC,” he noted.
The motion for the endorsement of Prince Thomas Olaleye Ogungbangbe as the consensus candidate of the Forum of Osun East Councilors was moved by Hon. Wale Odedeyi from Edun-Abon II in IFE-NORTH and seconded by Hon. Olasore Oluwadamilare from Ward II, Ilesa East.
At the separate meeting with Ward Chairmen, Prince Ogungbangbe described ward chairmen as the political foundation of the party structure.
“Ward Chairmen are the mothers that birth both aspirants and candidates. Therefore, Ward Chairmen are very important in this journey,” he stated.
Among notable leaders present at the meetings were the Apex Leader, Chief Emilola Ogunsanya (Feg-Agro); Hon. Olufemi Akosile; Hon. Obisesan Olasunkanmi; Hon. Ojeleye Emmanuel, Chairman, All Ward Chairmen, Osun East; and Hon. Fafiyemi Ismael, Chairman, All Councilors, Osun State.
E -Signed
Ogungbangbe Media Front,
Office of the Director General,
Osun East Senatorial District Campaign Organization.
…More & Better
02-05-2026
