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 (APC).
The governor addressed circulating political rumors regarding the nature of his alliance with ruling party stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Through a press statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke clarified that the coalition focuses exclusively on supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
He stressed that all legislative positions remain open for democratic competition across political parties.
Consequently, the clarification aims to quell growing anxiety among regional candidates and party loyalists.
“Open for Competition”: Governor Affirms Support for Accord Party Candidates
During his official briefing, Governor Adeleke reiterated that his loyalty to legislative candidates running under the Accord Party remains completely unchanged.
- Exclusive Focus: The coalition partners joined forces solely to ensure the victory of the president at the national level.
- Electoral Contest: All National Assembly and State House of Assembly seats will be fiercely contested through the ballot box.
- Grassroots Governance: The governor emphasized that restoring effective local government administration remains a top priority before the year ends.
Furthermore, Adeleke urged all political organizations to campaign vigorously for their respective flagbearers, allowing the electorate to decide the final outcome.
Political Reactions and the 2027 Landscape
Shifting to broader political developments, the clarification follows recent coalition meetings that brought together prominent political figures in Osun State.
Chief Bisi Akande and other senior APC leaders recently joined Governor Adeleke to inaugurate the state’s presidential campaign council.
“All our candidates will face the electorate, who have the final say,” Governor Adeleke maintained.
Meanwhile, political analysts continue monitoring how multi-party coalitions will influence legislative races across southwestern states.
Finally, parties prepare for intensified grassroots campaigns as the 2027 general elections draw closer.
