The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has set the tone for his campaign with a strong, worker-focused message, promising a people-first administration that prioritises welfare, dignity, and economic opportunity.

In a statement released by the Project AMBO-ICG Media Office to commemorate the 2026 May Day celebration, Oyebamiji addressed a broad spectrum of Osun State’s workforce, including civil servants, traders, farmers, artisans, and young professionals, acknowledging their contributions to the growth and development of the state while outlining his vision for a more inclusive and responsive government.

Felicitating workers across the state, Oyebamiji commended their resilience, sacrifice, and commitment to keeping the wheels of Osun State’s economy turning, despite prevailing challenges.

He described them as the true drivers of progress and assured them that their labour and dedication would not go unrecognised under his administration.

Drawing from a career that spans banking, public finance, and federal administration, including his tenure as Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Oyebamiji positioned himself as a candidate with both experience and empathy. He emphasised that his administration would not only understand the challenges facing workers but also act decisively to address them.

Meanwhile, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has flaunted his administration’s welfarism on issues relating to labour in the state, mocking the state APC for its years of anti-worker and anti-labour records.

In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor said the APC laughed off unfounded criticism from the Osun APC, saying his administration has demonstrated unflinching commitment to the welfare and well-being of workers.

The statement reads further: “The sins of Osun APC against workers and pensioners are grave, life-threatening, and deliberately inhuman. Neither Osun workers nor residents hope to see a return of inhuman leadership that viciously trampled upon the rights and privileges of workers and senior citizens.”