Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has made it clear that his political group, the Omoluabi Progressives, will not join forces with any other party ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
He shared this decision on Sunday while attending a birthday reception held in his honour in Osogbo, where supporters gathered to mark his 68th birthday.
The former governor stated that the Omoluabi Progressives are prepared to contest the election on their own and are confident about their chances of victory.
He dismissed rumours suggesting that his group might form alliances, making it known that they are not considering such an option.
Aregbesola also spoke about the future of his group in Osun politics, expressing strong confidence that they would gain the support of the people.
He said the group was committed to their plans and would continue to push forward with their political goals without depending on others.
During the event, he took a moment to speak personally, asking everyone to always remember their mothers during birthday celebrations.
He noted that the struggles mothers go through, especially during childbirth, deserve recognition and prayers, whether the mothers are still alive or not.
The gathering was attended by some political figures, including Moshood Adeoti, who once served as Secretary to the State Government when Aregbesola was governor.
Adeoti encouraged members of the Omoluabi Progressives to remain loyal to their beliefs and stay united as they prepare for the next political phase.
Also present was Biyi Odunlade, who represented Governor Ademola Adeleke at the event.
He praised Aregbesola’s efforts in the past, saying the former governor made lasting contributions to the growth of Osun State and left behind a model that others can learn from.
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