Former presidential candidate and publisher, **Dele Momodu**, has described the 2026 Osun State governorship election as a potential “dress rehearsal” for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
CDA News Nigeria reports that Momodu made the comment while addressing the political significance of the Osun election and its implications for Governor Ademola Adeleke.
According to the report, Momodu urged Adeleke and his political allies to take the election seriously, warning that the APC could use the contest to test its political machinery ahead of the presidential poll.
The **Osun election APC dress rehearsal** comment comes amid growing political activity in the state as political parties prepare for the governorship election.
Momodu’s remarks have added to discussions over the importance of the Osun contest, with political observers viewing the election as an important test of party structures, voter mobilisation and campaign strategies ahead of 2027.
The Osun governorship election is expected to attract national attention because of the wider political implications for the ruling APC and opposition parties.
The election will also provide an opportunity for political parties to assess their grassroots structures and electoral strategies before the 2027 general elections.
CDA News Nigeria will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Osun governorship election and provide verified updates.
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