Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified his stance on the state's political landscape, denying rumors of a deal with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to share legislative and local government positions. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke emphasized his commitment to President Bola Tinubu's re-election. The governor's clarification comes amid social media reports suggesting a pact between Adeleke and the presidency.
Adeleke reaffirmed his focus on Tinubu's re-election, stating he will not campaign for APC National Assembly candidates. Instead, he will focus on the re-election of the President. The governor's statement dismissed reports of office sharing as "mere fabrication and fake news." Adeleke's commitment to Tinubu's re-election was reiterated, with the governor emphasizing the importance of the President's victory.
The governor's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, released a statement on Wednesday, providing further clarification on the governor's stance. According to Rasheed, Adeleke has no deal with the APC to share legislative or local government positions. The governor's position on the matter has been clear, with Adeleke emphasizing his commitment to protecting the interests of all stakeholders in the state.
Adeleke assured that the local government crisis in Osun State will be resolved before the end of the year. The governor stated that all stakeholders have agreed that restoring grassroots governance is crucial for a successful campaign ahead of the 2027 elections. The resolution of the local government crisis is expected to protect the interests of both APC chairpersons and elected PDP chairmen and councillors.
The governor emphasized that his coalition with other parties is targeted solely at the presidential election. Adeleke stated that partners agreed to join hands to ensure President Tinubu's re-election. However, all other legislative positions are open for competition, with Adeleke set to campaign for Accord candidates for Senate, House of Representatives, and the State House of Assembly.
Adeleke urged all political parties to campaign for their candidates, as he will do for Accord candidates. The governor emphasized that there is no deal on the National Assembly and State Assembly elections, with all candidates facing the electorate. The final say on the elections lies with the people, according to Adeleke.
Key to Adeleke's strategy is the re-election of President Tinubu, with the governor committed to working towards this goal. Adeleke's focus on Tinubu's re-election is clear, with the governor set to work with coalition partners to achieve this objective. The governor's stance on the matter has been made clear, with Adeleke emphasizing his commitment to the President's victory.
Key points
- Adeleke denies deal with APC to share legislative seats.
- Governor focuses on President Bola Tinubu's re-election.
- Local government crisis to be resolved before year-end.
