Osun 2026: Adeleke Courts Re-Election Backing in Oyebamiji's Hometown, Stronghold of APC Rival

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Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun State

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By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday campaigned in Ikire, the hometown of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, urging residents to support his re-election bid in the August 15 governorship election.

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Addressing supporters at a campaign rally in Ikire, the headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area, Adeleke said he shares a personal connection with the town, having attended Nawairudeen Grammar School there.

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The governor recalled that residents supported him during the 2022 governorship election and appealed for their votes again, citing his administration’s performance in office.

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“I also have a connection with Ikire because I attended school here. In 2022, I came to seek your support, and you voted for me. I have worked with the mandate you gave me, and I am here again to ask for your support in the forthcoming election,” he said.

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Adeleke urged eligible voters to participate peacefully in the election and not be intimidated by any threats of violence.

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Earlier, the governor commissioned a road project in the community, stating that his administration had continued to implement infrastructure projects across the state without regard to political affiliation.

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“My administration is blind to political affiliations in the distribution of infrastructure projects because good governance should benefit all Osun people,” he said.

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The governor was accompanied by the Chairman of the Imole Campaign Council, Prof. Wale Oladipo; the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Hon. Sunday Bisi; the Osun State Chairman of the Accord Party, Pastor Victor Akande; Chairman of the Campaign Media Committee, Hon. Bamidele Sallam; and other party leaders.

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Before the campaign rally, Adeleke paid a courtesy visit to the Akire of Ikire, where he received the monarch’s prayers and blessings.

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