Osun 2026: Babajide Omoworare; The Advantage Of Experience And Empathy, By Adeboye Adebayo

In the delicate balance of leadership and legacy, a candidate’s strength often lies not merely in charisma, but in credibility, competence, and compassion.

In the political landscape of Osun State, increasingly defined by youthful aspirations and the clamour for seasoned leadership, Senator Babajide Omoworare emerges as a bridge between both worlds, the candidate to beat, and the one most attuned to the moment.

For a state like Osun, which has oscillated between progressive vision and political volatility, the need for mature, tested, and people-focused leadership is non-negotiable. This is where Omoworare’s name rings a unique bell.

His calm temperament, legal brilliance, legislative dexterity, and rootedness in both tradition and innovation mark him out as a man who has paid his dues in governance and party loyalty, without ever compromising on integrity.

Let’s be clear; governance in the 21st century is less about noise and more about nuance. It is not about who shouts loudest on the podium or who stages the most endorsements. It is about who can navigate the turbulent terrain of socioeconomic development with a steady hand.

In this regard, Senator Omoworare’s legislative legacy speaks volumes. As a two-time member of the National Assembly and a former Senate Committee Chairman on Rules and Business, his deep knowledge of constitutional order and policymaking is an asset Osun desperately needs.

In Nigeria’s recent democratic history, we have seen how technocratic soundness must be married to political sensitivity. That’s what makes Omoworare different, he is not a stranger to public service, nor is he alien to grassroots concerns.

Having served as Legal Adviser to major caucuses within the APC and a relentless advocate for youth inclusion, he represents a refreshing blend of intellectual sophistication and political accessibility.

More importantly, Omoworare brings to the table a clarity of purpose. He is not driven by desperation for power, but by a conviction to serve.

As someone who has stayed loyal to the party even in turbulent times, who refused to defect when it was politically expedient, he is a symbol of steadiness in a system that does not often rewards loyalty, That moral consistency may yet become his greatest advantage.

Of course, winning elections in Osun goes beyond paper credentials. It requires emotional intelligence and grassroots penetration.

Here too, Omoworare is no stranger. His homegrown roots in Ife and strong rapport across Osun East, West, and Central senatorial districts equip him with the sociocultural awareness to unify the state, not divide it. He knows the terrain; he speaks its language.

As the 2026 governorship election approaches, it is increasingly clear that Osun voters are tired of empty promises and symbolic gestures. They want leadership that is visionary but practical; leadership that recalls the golden era of Bola Ige’s administrative excellence and Chief Bisi Akande’s discipline in governance.

Senator Omoworare is cut from that cloth. He is not a transactional politician; he is a transformational leader in waiting.

As he continues to project his vast legislative experience, his loyalty to progressive ideals, and his technocratic clarity, then the argument in his favor becomes self-evident. What Omoworare offers is not just a candidacy; it is a rare opportunity for Osun to chart a sustainable path forward, anchored on wisdom, empathy, and inclusive development.

To his advantage, Omoworare has time and he using it wisely, building a coalition of conscience, uniting party stakeholders, reaching out to the youth and women demography, the people are ready, APC needs healing, the moment demands leadership and he is up to the task.

In the end, the political question Osun must ask itself is simple but profound: Do we want a leader who merely seeks office, or one who understands its true weight and works for the people with fear of God?

If the latter is the standard, then Senator Babajide Omoworare is already ahead of the pack.

_Comrade Adeboye Adebayo Who Is a Lead Advocate Of Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda, a Member, APC Professional Forum, the National Director Media and Publicity, Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation, AGF; Was A Spokesman, APC, Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja_

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