The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, declaring that he would actively work towards the President’s second term bid.
The governor stated that the lingering political crisis over control of local government councils in the state would not affect his endorsement.
A statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said Adeleke made the declaration during a meeting with cabinet members, special advisers, and top government officials at the Government House.
At the meeting, attended by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, the governor’s sister Dupe Adeleke-Sanni, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly Adewale Egbedun, and other stakeholders, Adeleke stressed that his political disagreements at the state level do not extend to the presidency.
“We have no problem with President Tinubu. He is our leader. He represents the South West,” Adeleke said.
“I restate our endorsement of Mr President for re-election in the best interest of the South West.”
The governor also expressed appreciation to residents for their support following his defection to the Accord Party, noting that the party’s influence continues to grow.
“Osun has become yellow, and this is even spreading beyond the state. Our local chapters are organising weekly activities that are attracting thousands of participants,” he said.
Adeleke assured residents of better governance and pledged to consolidate ongoing development efforts if re-elected.
“We will redouble our efforts in delivering democratic dividends. Our upgraded agenda will focus more on youth, women, and workers, while consolidating gains in infrastructure, agro-industrialisation, education, and healthcare,” he said.
He also directed aides and party members to strengthen grassroots mobilisation across the state’s 332 wards, urging them to build on the party’s growing popularity.
“Go out and build on the popularity of Accord. Solidify our grassroots support and prepare for open campaigns,” he added.
Naija News reports that despite his endorsement of Tinubu, Adeleke remains locked in a prolonged dispute with the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the control of local government councils in the state.
The crisis followed rival claims arising from the October 2022 local government elections conducted under former governor Adegboyega Oyetola.
Chairmen elected during that exercise, largely from the APC, resumed office in February 2025, citing a Court of Appeal ruling in Akure. However, the Adeleke administration conducted a separate local government election on February 22, 2025, which was won by candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The dispute has since triggered violent clashes between supporters of both parties, resulting in the deaths of at least six persons, including a local government chairman, Remi Abbas.
Both political camps are currently seeking legal validation of their mandates in court, as the crisis continues to generate tension across the state.
