- Adeleke says his performance in office will give him an edge in the Osun governorship election.
- The governor, after being screened by the PDP, stated that he is “not afraid of any federal influence” from the APC.
- Adeleke insists he is widely accepted across Osun, saying his popularity will play a big role in the Osun governorship election.
- INEC warns all political parties, including PDP, to follow electoral laws and avoid premature campaigns.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, says the upcoming Osun governorship election poses no fear or uncertainty for him. Speaking confidently after his screening at the PDP National Campaign Organisation Committee Secretariat in Abuja, the governor stated that his record in office speaks for itself.
Adeleke, who was cleared by the leadership of the PDP ahead of the party’s primary election, told journalists that the people of Osun have seen real progress under his administration and want him to continue.
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In his words, “I have performed wonderfully well. Check the facts. The people are happy, and that is why they want me to continue.”
The governor dismissed concerns about the influence of the ruling All Progressives Congress during the election, insisting that popularity will triumph over any political pressure. “Everywhere I go, people call me Imole,” he said with confidence, adding that he is not worried about what he described as “federal might.”
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a reminder to political parties in the state to strictly adhere to electoral laws. At a stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, cautioned parties against early campaign activities and advised them to operate within the timetable set by the commission.
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Agboke noted that party primaries are expected to take place between November 24 and December 15, 2025, emphasizing that the law requires a transparent nomination process.
According to him, “Free and fair elections begin with internal democracy. The integrity of any election starts with how parties choose their candidates.”
INEC stressed that premature campaigns could lead to sanctions, urging everyone involved in the Osun governorship election to follow the rules.
