Ahead of the August 8, 2026, gubernatorial poll in Osun, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Engineer Dideolu Falobi, has encouraged Osun residents to play an active role in shaping the future of the state by participating in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
According to him, “there are three things involved in politics: you either vote, join a political party, or offer yourself to be voted for.”
He emphasized that every citizen who is 18 years or older must choose one of these options as their personal contribution to sustaining democracy.
Speaking on a Yoruba current affairs program on Hope FM, Ilesa, on Wednesday, the Iwoye-Ijesa-born technocrat commended the APC for its grassroots mobilization efforts, which he said have motivated more people to register ahead of the elections.
Falobi described the large number of aspirants seeking the APC governorship ticket as evidence that the party is committed to rescuing Osun from misrule, adding that the people deserve leaders who will prioritize the state’s progress.
Sharing a bit of his personal story, Falobi revealed that his passion for community development dates back to his university days, where he actively participated in projects that positively impacted others. He said this long-standing passion inspired him to join the governorship race.
“I want Osun to be a reference point, a state others will come to study because of how well it is governed. Every experience I have gathered over the years will be brought to bear in building a better Osun,” he pledged.
Outlining his vision, the governorship hopeful stated that his administration would focus on industrialization, productivity, and job creation.
He vowed that no youth in the state would be left idle under his watch, warning that unemployment can fuel social unrest.
“Both young and old must be engaged productively. When people have jobs and purpose, society is safer and more prosperous,” he noted.
On education, Falobi pledged to declare a state of emergency immediately after assuming office, describing education as the foundation of development.
He promised to revitalize the sector, improve school infrastructure, and make teachers’ welfare performance-driven to encourage excellence.
Beyond formal education, he announced plans to establish vocational skills centers in all local government areas to empower young people with practical skills and promote self-reliance.
Turning to agriculture, Falobi lamented that many farmers have been left without adequate support, forcing them to struggle alone.
He promised to set up cooperatives to provide farmers with credit and resources, and to establish processing companies that would buy their produce, process them locally, and create jobs.
The Bobajiro of Ilesa, who also commented on national issues, described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as divine intervention at a critical time for Nigeria.
He commended President Tinubu for taking tough but necessary steps to stabilize the economy.
“Anybody who is not courageous could not have done what President Tinubu is doing. If those reforms had not been taken, things would have become worse than they were,” he stated.
Falobi, however, urged state and local governments to ensure that the increased federal allocations being received are translated into tangible projects and programs that directly benefit grassroots communities.
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