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

Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun State
nBy Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
nOsun 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.
nAddressing 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.
nThe governor recalled that residents supported him during the 2022 governorship election and appealed for their votes again, citing his administration’s performance in office.
n“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.
nAdeleke urged eligible voters to participate peacefully in the election and not be intimidated by any threats of violence.
nEarlier, 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.
n“My administration is blind to political affiliations in the distribution of infrastructure projects because good governance should benefit all Osun people,” he said.
nThe 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.
nBefore 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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