Osun 2026: Outrage Erupts As APC Governorship Aspirant Iyiola Omisore Serves Broom-Beating To Supporters At Declaration Venue
By Oludare Joshua
A wave of outrage has followed the surfacing of a video showing former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, using the party’s broom symbol to strike supporters during his governorship declaration event in Osun State.
The footage, captured at the event and obtained by Lagos Reporters, depicts Omisore wielding a broom and hitting several fans who had gathered to support him in his bid for the 2026 Osun State governorship election under the APC.
The shocking incident has rapidly gone viral, drawing sharp criticism from party members and political observers. Many have condemned Omisore’s actions as “disrespectful,” “demeaning,” and “a mockery of the APC’s symbol of unity and progress.”
Eyewitnesses reported that attendees initially believed the senator’s actions were intended as jest; however, confusion turned to shock as he continued to use the broom on his supporters, even amidst chants of “Omisore! Omisore!”
A youth leader from the party, speaking to Lagos Reporters on the condition of anonymity, labeled the act as “unbecoming of a leader seeking to govern a state,” adding that such behavior reflects a “poor judgment and lack of respect for supporters.”
“You don’t use the same broom that symbolizes our party’s unity to humiliate people who came to support you. It sends the wrong message about the kind of leadership he intends to offer,” the youth leader stated.
As reactions continue to surge, some political analysts are urging the APC national leadership to address Omisore’s conduct, warning that it could tarnish the party’s image ahead of the critical Osun governorship race.
Senator Omisore, a former deputy governor of Osun State, has yet to publicly address the viral footage or comment on his actions during the event.
