In a significant political development in Osun State, members of the Blue Movement, a group formerly associated with ex-governor Rauf Aregbesola, have officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress.
The group, led by former Senior Special Assistant Wale Alabi, was received at a rally in Osogbo on Wednesday, where they declared support for the APC's 2026 governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
Addressing the gathering, Oyebamiji described the group's return as a major boost to the party's strength ahead of the election and called for unity among all members.
He emphasized that the reintegration of the Blue Movement signifies renewed confidence in the APC's prospects and will substantially increase the party's voting power in the state.
For his part, group convener Wale Alabi clarified the nature of their previous absence from active party participation. He stated, "We did not leave the APC. We only stepped aside to align with a caucus.
Alabi explained that the rally marked their formal resumption of activities within the party and endorsed Oyebamiji's candidacy based on his track record in public office, expressing confidence that he can restore economic prosperity to Osun.
Political observers view this move as part of the ongoing realignment of political forces in the state ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
The return of the Aregbesola-linked group follows other shifts, including the recent exit of a former Secretary to the State Government, Moshood Adeoti, from the Omoluabi Progressives caucus within the African Democratic Congress, reportedly due to unmet gubernatorial ambitions.
Oyebamiji urged the returning members to fully reintegrate into the APC's structures at all levels and work collectively to secure victory in the upcoming poll, framing the event as a clear sign of the party's unifying momentum.
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