Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified his stance on the state's political landscape, dismissing rumors of a deal with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to share legislative and local government seats. According to the governor, there is no such agreement in place. This statement comes amid speculation about the governor's relationship with the Presidency and the upcoming 2027 elections.
Governor Adeleke emphasized that his primary focus is on ensuring the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. He made it clear that he will not campaign for APC National Assembly candidates. Instead, the governor expressed his commitment to working towards the success of Accord candidates in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly.
The governor's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, released a statement on Wednesday, reaffirming Governor Adeleke's dedication to resolving the local government crisis in the state. The governor posited that all stakeholders have agreed that restoring grassroots governance is crucial for a successful campaign ahead of the 2027 elections. He assured that efforts are being made to protect the interests of both APC chairpersons and elected PDP chairmen and councillors.
Governor Adeleke stressed that reports of office sharing between his administration and the APC are "mere fabrication and fake news." He urged all political parties to focus on campaigning for their respective candidates, just as he will do for Accord candidates. The governor emphasized that the coalition between his party and others is solely targeted at the presidential election.
According to Governor Adeleke, the negotiation for the resolution of the local government crisis aims to protect the interests of all parties involved. He expressed confidence that the crisis will be resolved before the end of the year. This, he believes, will pave the way for a successful campaign in the 2027 elections.
The governor reiterated that there is no agreement in place to share legislative seats with the Osun APC. He emphasized that all legislative positions are open for competition, and it is up to the electorate to make their decisions. Governor Adeleke's statement is seen as an effort to clarify his administration's stance on the state's political landscape.
Governor Adeleke's clarification on the state's political situation comes at a time when speculation is rife about the 2027 elections. With his administration's focus on resolving the local government crisis and ensuring the re-election of President Tinubu, it remains to be seen how the state's political landscape will unfold in the coming years.
Key points
- Governor Adeleke denies rumors of a deal with APC to share legislative seats.
- The governor's primary focus is on ensuring the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.
- The local government crisis in Osun State is expected to be resolved before the end of the year.
