By Godwin Oritse
As the governorship election in Osun state draws nearer, the aspiration of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) on Sunday garnered a momentum as the leadership and members of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, ADS, Osun State Chapter, unanimously declared support for his candidature and assured him of victory in the forthcoming August 15th, 2026 gubernatorial election.
The Islamic society attributed the decision to the verifiable islamic status, outstanding virtues and track-records of Oyebamiji as a true Muslim and bonafide member of the Ansar-Ud-Deen.
This is just as Oyebamiji urged all the eligible voters to vote for him saying “don’t sell your Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs for whatever worth or reason”.
Oyebamiji also tasked the religious leaders on constant prayers for peaceful electoral process in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
Speaking on behalf of the leadership of the Osun State Chapter of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, at a special meeting and prayer held in honour of the APC gubernatorial candidate, the State Secretary, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Alhaji Akande Ola Hafiz, described Oyebamiji as a bonafide member of the society in whom all the members of the society were in support of his aspiration to govern the state.
He said: “We are gathered here today to interface with one of our very own, the flag-bearer of the APC in the forthcoming Osun state governorship election scheduled for 15th August, 2026.
“For the information of those who may not know, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji AMBO was born, bred, and nurtured within the family of the Ansar-Ud-Deen, Ikire branch and he is here today as a bonafide member who has every right to partake in the activities of the society and to seek the blessings of his household, and what binds us together is our shared faith in Islam.
“As members of the same household, we are immensely happy and proud to have one of our own vying for this exalted position.
“This is indeed, a historic milestone and another plus for us in the history of our society in Osun State.
“There’s no doubting the fact that Asiwaju Oyebamiji is known to us as a complete gentleman, a peace-loving man and a leader of profound humility, discipline, and selfless service.
“His stellar public and private records, both as the former MD/CEO Osun State Investment Company Limited, OSICOL; Osun State Commissioner for Finance and MD/CEO National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, prove that he is an achiever of high integrity, diligence, and foresight.
“He is a philanthropist par excellence, a listening leader, a devoted family man, and above all, a practising Muslim who operates with the deep fear of Allah in whom we are pleased with.”
The ADS Secretary clarified that the society is not known for partisanship saying; “let me state clearly that as a corporate body, Ansar-Ud-Deen remains non-partisan, however, the society will never rebuke, sideline or abandon our own who shows an active interest in governance.
“The society fully recognises the need to support our members who aspire to positions of authority.
“We firmly believe that authority is a sacred trust from Allah, and no one attains it except by His divine permission. So, it is a noble pursuit for our members to strive for leadership with sincerity and competence for the ultimate benefit of the wider society.
“Oyebamiji stands as the flag bearer for the August 15th, 2026 election and we stand by him because we owe him three fundamental duties as his brothers and sisters in Islam.
“As one united family, we will support him with our sincere prayers for divine wisdom, protection and success and we pray the Almighty Allah grant him the wisdom to lead, the strength to serve and absolute sincerity in all that he does”, he said.
Corroborating the endorsement of the APC governorship candidate, the National President, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, ADS, Prince Musedik Kazeem Adeniji, SAN, acknowledged Oyebamiji’s immense contributions to the growth and upliftment of the society, adding that the society is firmly behind his aspiration.
Prince Adeniji who was represented by the National Vice President, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Justice Moshood Adekunle Adeigbe (rtd.), prayed for the victory of Oyebamiji in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.
In his remarks, Asiwaju Oyebamiji appealed to the electorate to come out in large numbers and vote for him stating that “my ambition is clear and I am prepared to take the bull by the horns in transforming our common heritage, our dear state.”
He extolled the leadership and members of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria for their continued prayers and bold step taken to support him, promising to run all inclusive, participatory and masses-oriented government when elected governor.
Oyebamiji who was accompanied by his wife, Alhaja (Dr) Sekinah Bola-Oyebamiji, urged the religious leaders to put the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the hands of God for peaceful conduct through fervent prayers and supplications unto Allah.
He recalled Allah’s blessings upon him and his family since he was born into Ansar-Ud-Deen family in Ikire disclosing that the moral part of his faith was learned in the society.
“I was born and bred in Ansar-Ud-Deen. I have been contributing to the progress of the Ansar-Ud-Deen. I have 22 awards to my credit from Ansar-Ud-Deen. I am a bonafide member of Ansar-Ud-Deen and I want to assure you that when I become governor, I won’t disappoint you.
“We will run all inclusive, participatory and masses-oriented government. We will prioritize all sectors of the economy.
“I can assure everyone here that we will prioritize most sincerely security and welfare of the people particularly the welfare and general well-being of all especially the civil servants.
“We will run a transparent and accountable government. Our education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, commerce and industry, power and energy as well as justice system will experience drastic change when I am elected the governor.
“I appreciate our people for the show of love and support. This means a lot to us. I will continue to seek your collective and individual support. Please, let’s remain constant in our prayers for a peaceful poll.
“Please, let’s begin spreading the gospel of AMBO to every nook and cranny of the state. Our PVC is our power. Don’t Sell it. Use it to vote APC, use it to vote Oyebamiji. Insha-Allah, I will not disappoint you”, Oyebamiji reassured.
