Governor Ademola Adeleke dismissed viral claims about an office-sharing arrangement with the Osun APC ahead of 2027.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has firmly denied entering into any political agreement to share legislative or local government seats with the All Progressives Congress in the state.
The clarification was issued on Wednesday through a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in response to growing speculation and viral social media reports concerning his relationship with the Presidency.
According to the official statement, the rumors falsely claimed that local government, Senate, House of Representatives, and State Assembly seats had been divided between Osun Accord and the state APC, according to information published by punchng.
Clarifying the Osun Local Government Crisis
Governor Ademola Adeleke explained that ongoing negotiations to resolve the local government crisis are strictly focused on protecting the interests of both APC chairmen and elected PDP chairmen and councillors.
He dismissed the office-sharing rumors as mere fabrication and fake news, emphasizing that restoring grassroots governance is a necessary condition for a successful campaign ahead of the upcoming elections.
The governor assured residents that the local government impasse will be successfully resolved before the end of the current year, ensuring that all local stakeholders are fully satisfied with the outcome.
Coalition Focus on the 2027 Presidential Election
While reaffirming his total commitment to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, the governor clarified that the current political coalition is targeted exclusively at the presidential contest.
He stated that all coalition partners agreed to join forces solely to ensure the president is re-elected, while all other legislative positions remain entirely open for fair political competition.
Governor Ademola Adeleke declared that he will actively work and campaign specifically for Accord candidates contesting senate, house of representatives, and state assembly seats.
APC Leaders Attend Campaign Council Inauguration
The clarification follows the recent inauguration of a massive 344-member campaign council tasked with driving President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign across Osun State.
Although some prominent party figures stayed away from the event, former Osun State Governor Bisi Akande proudly led other key APC chieftains to the official inauguration ceremony.
Other notable political figures in attendance included National Secretary Ajibola Basiru, former National Secretary Iyiola Omisore, and former deputy governors Titi Laoye-Ponle and Sooko Lekan Adewoyin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Governor Adeleke share legislative seats with the Osun APC?
No, Governor Ademola Adeleke denied having any deal to share legislative or local government seats with the All Progressives Congress in Osun State.
What is the focus of the political coalition in Osun State?
The political coalition partners are strictly united to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming presidential election.
Who attended the recent campaign council inauguration in Osun?
The event was led by former Osun Governor Bisi Akande alongside prominent figures like Ajibola Basiru and Iyiola Omisore.
