Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified that his backing of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid is not tied to any formal political pact, responding to remarks made by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Adeleke explained that his support stems from regional solidarity and a desire to see continued infrastructure development across the South-West. He added that he remains open to collaborating with members of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to support the President’s campaign when the time comes.

Adeleke also expressed willingness to work with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including his opponent, Bola Oyebamiji, and former governor Gboyega Oyetola, in support of Tinubu.

He stated, “Well, as long as it’s … I’m doing it for Mr. President. So I wouldn’t mind; I will work with them.”

Adeleke emphasised that he would support Tinubu in whatever capacity the President required when the 2027 campaign begins.

He added, “Whenever Mr President, when it’s time for him to campaign and all that, whatever, how he wants me to come in, I will do it.”

In a recent interview, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2027 vice-presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), declared that former Kano State governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Ganduje, along with incumbent Governor Abba Yusuf, are no longer politically relevant in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kwankwaso argued that Ganduje’s political trajectory suffered because he moved away from the established political structure they had built together, asserting that Ganduje’s decision to “start fighting” marked the beginning of his decline.

Regarding the current governor, Abba Yusuf, Kwankwaso expressed disappointment, claiming that Yusuf had abandoned the political group that worked tirelessly to secure his victory in 2019—which was initially overturned—and his eventual success in 2023. Kwankwaso suggested that Yusuf’s current political ambiguity, being “in between” camps, has created significant difficulties for his administration.

Following the recent election in Osun State, African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate Najeem Salaam has extended his congratulations to Governor Ademola Adeleke on his electoral outcome. Emphasizing that political competition should not fracture community peace, Salaam urged all stakeholders to respect the decision of the electorate and support regional development.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured victory in the remaining 11. Salaam finished a distant third.

Reacting to the outcome, Salaam urged political actors and their supporters to respect the decision of Osun voters and avoid actions that could threaten the peace of the state.

“Politics is not a do-or-die affair. The people have spoken; democracy has prevailed,” Salaam said.

He congratulated Adeleke on his victory and wished him a successful second term.

The ADC candidate also urged the governor to use his renewed mandate to address shortcomings recorded during his first term while consolidating on areas where his administration had made progress.

According to Salaam, governance remains a continuous process requiring leaders to constantly assess their performance and make necessary improvements.

He called on Adeleke to govern beyond partisan considerations and ensure that residents across the state benefit from his administration.

Salaam expressed hope that the governor’s second term would deliver greater development, peace and prosperity.