Mulikat Abiola, a former legislator representing Ifelodun State Constituency within the Osun State Home of Meeting, has formally entered the race for the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship ticket forward of the August 8, 2026 election.
The APC has scheduled its governorship major for December 13, with not less than seven aspirants having already bought nomination types.
Amongst these within the contest are former APC Nationwide Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, quick previous Managing Director of the Nationwide Inland Waterways Authority Bola Oyebamiji, and Lagos-based engineer Dideolu Falobi.
Abiola, who served within the Osun Meeting between 2018 and 2023, is at the moment the one feminine aspirant to have obtained the get together’s nomination type.
Chatting with journalists in Osogbo on Thursday shortly after buying the shape, Abiola acknowledged that her choice to contest stems from the persistent marginalisation of ladies in Nigerian politics.
She harassed the significance of elevating political consciousness amongst ladies and growing their participation in management positions.
She mentioned, “I’ve obtained the APC governorship nomination type to exhibit my readiness to contest the forthcoming election. Osun belongs to all of us; it’s not the protect of some. That is the time for a feminine governor to guide our state. Girls deserve their rightful place in governance, and I’m decided to make that occur.”
Abiola emphasised her dedication to restoring political illustration for girls and empowering residents, noting that she is undeterred by the prior bulletins of different aspirants.
“All I do know is that I’m assured in my potential to win each the get together major and the governorship election in August 2026,” she added.
