𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘀𝘂𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀.

In the often noisy and transactional world of Nigerian politics, it is rare to witness a declaration that cuts through the clutter with clarity and conviction. But that’s precisely what Rauf Aregbesola did this past Sunday in Osogbo during a grand celebration of his 68th birthday.

More than a birthday party, the event was a reaffirmation of political identity a call to purpose. As the founder and leader of the Omoluabi Progressives, Aregbesola didn’t mince words: there will be no alliances, no political horse trading, no compromises ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. His message was clear: the movement will stand alone, and it will stand tall.

In an era where ideologies are often diluted in pursuit of power, Aregbesola’s stance is not only refreshing but deeply necessary. Politics must be about service, about values, about vision not just about numbers on a voting sheet. With this declaration, the former governor is drawing a line in the sand: the Omoluabi Progressives are not a pressure group, but a political force built on conviction.

And why shouldn’t he be confident? Aregbesola’s legacy as Osun’s governor from 2010 to 2018 still resonates transformative infrastructural projects, educational reforms, and a governance model rooted in inclusivity and innovation. These are not empty boasts; they are lived experiences for many in the state.

What’s most admirable is his refusal to be swayed by the temptation of expediency. “We are not forming an alliance with any individual or group,” he stated. That kind of resolve speaks to a leader who believes in building from within, not borrowing from without.

Yet, beyond the politics, Aregbesola also reminded us of something more personal, more human. In an emotional note, he urged everyone to remember and pray for their mothers during birthdays. In doing so, he reminded us that leadership isn’t just about power it’s about empathy, memory, and gratitude.

As Osun gears up for another heated political season, the Omoluabi Progressives’ message is gaining traction not just for what it promises politically, but for what it represents morally. It is not about noise. It is about direction. And Aregbesola, ever the tireless mobilizer, seems ready once again to lead from the front.

For those who believe politics should be rooted in principle and not just profit, this movement may well be the homecoming they’ve been waiting for.