By Adeolu Adeyemo

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Senator Mudashiru Hussein, a former lawmaker who represented Osun West in the Senate, officially declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election on Tuesday, assuring members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he possesses the necessary experience to govern the state.

During a meeting with the APC State Working Committee and other stakeholders at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo, Hussein highlighted his extensive political background as a key qualification for the state’s top job.

“In terms of experience, I swear to the Almighty God, I have what it takes to govern this state.

“As a member of the House of Representatives in Lagos State for eight years and a member of the Senate for four years, and having served as a Federal Commissioner and acting Secretary to the State Government in Osun, what else do you want as governor? If it’s experience, I have it,” he stated.

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The former legislator expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to win the upcoming election, stating, “APC is rooted in the federation and in Osun, so there’s nothing to fear. We are taking over the government of Osun State in 2026. I am confident that I am going to govern this state.”

Hussein is one of 12 aspirants vying for the APC governorship ticket, and he pledged his support for whoever the party’s leadership chooses as its candidate.

“All of us, the twelve aspirants, are qualified. We have the capacity to deliver. Whoever the party hierarchy chooses, we are bound by the Constitution and rules of the party to support them.

“However, I am ready to support whoever among the twelve aspirants is eventually picked as the candidate of the party, if I am not chosen,” he said.

In response, the Osun APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, welcomed the aspirant and called on all contenders to embrace peace and unity among themselves.