In Osun’s ever-spirited political arena, old names rarely fade, and one of them is Iyiola Omisore the engineer-turned-politician whose journey has weathered storms, controversies, and comebacks. As the 2026 governorship race begins to gather steam, his name once again dominates conversations across the state.
On a sunny afternoon in Osogbo, the former deputy governor and ex-national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) addressed a lively crowd to formally announce his return to the race. Although the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated the party primaries for late November, Omisore’s confidence was unmistakable. He spoke of strong internal support, claiming he had already secured the backing of 90 percent of party members.
His appeal runs deeper than political ambition. Born into the royal family of Ile-Ife, Omisore’s blend of heritage and education shaped by institutions like Reading, Brunel, and Harvard has long set him apart. His background as an engineer gave him a reputation for precision and discipline, while his years in the Senate honed his understanding of governance and negotiation.
What makes his resurgence noteworthy is the unity surrounding his candidacy. Once sidelined by internal party rifts, Omisore now stands as the consensus figure within the APC. All 332 ward chairmen across the state have thrown their weight behind him, a show of solidarity rarely seen in Osun’s often divided political field.
The shifting political landscape has also played into his hands. Rumours of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s possible defection to the APC have stirred uncertainty, and within that fluid setting, Omisore’s steadfast loyalty to both the party and President Bola Tinubu has become a valuable asset. Many insiders now describe him as a stabilizing force a politician trusted to hold the party together.
Still, Osun politics is as emotional as it is strategic. The people remember their past leaders, their victories, and their disappointments. Omisore’s challenge will be convincing voters that this time, his vision aligns with their aspirations.
Yet his persistence tells its own story. In a state where politics often forgets the fallen, Omisore’s endurance may well be his greatest strength. Few have stumbled as often, and fewer still have managed to rise each time with the crowd once again chanting their name.
Zoyols Blog gathered that among the familiar faces in Osun’s political theater, Omisore’s return may be less about reinvention and more about unfinished business one that voters seem ready to listen to once again.
