Aregbesola Insists He Has Remained Faithful to His Spouse Throughout Their Marriage

n n

National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, says he has never had an intimate relationship with another woman since marrying his wife, Sherifat.

n

Aregbesola made the disclosure while addressing supporters at an ADC rally in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

n

Speaking in Yoruba, the former Osun State governor said his decision to remain faithful to his wife was driven by his fear of God and a personal commitment he made to himself.

n

He said he had used his fidelity as part of a personal test while seeking divine intervention in his political ambitions.

n

“Oh Lord my God, if you are the one I am serving, and I did not add any other thing to it. What I am about to say, only a few men can say it: Because of your fear, I never had any intimacy with another woman since I married my wife,” Aregbesola said.

n

He added, “I told God that next June, we must do it at the government house.”

n

Aregbesola, who served as Osun governor between 2010 and 2018, is currently the national secretary of the ADC, which is challenging the ruling party in the forthcoming governorship election.

n

The Osun governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.

n

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party is seeking re-election, while Bola Oyebamiji is contesting for the All Progressives Congress and Najeem Folasayo Salaam is the ADC candidate.

n

The ADC has intensified its campaign across the state as the election approaches, with the party seeking to unseat the incumbent administration.

n n