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By Wakeel Abdulahi The inclusion of Governor Ademola Adeleke on the list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2026 governorship election is more than ink drying on official paper; it is a drumbeat echoing across the hills and valleys of Osun State. What may appear as a routine announcement in bureaucratic language feels like the turning of a new page in a story still being written and a reaffirmation that the journey continues. Adeleke’s journey in Osun politics has been marked by a deep-rooted connection with grassroots constituencies. His emergence once again as a candidate underscores both his staying power and the enduring appeal of his people-centered governance style. In a political environment often characterised by shifting alliances and intense competition, Adeleke’s presence on the ballot signals stability and readiness to continue the work his administration began. Over the course of his tenure, Adeleke has placed infra...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described justice as the foundation for a safe and prosperous society, calling on politicians in the state and beyond to eschew politics of bitterness and embrace acts that will serve the interest of the people, not punish them. Governor Adeleke said this in a message to congratulate Muslim Ummah on the commencement of this year's Ramadan period, noting that the fasting period is a sacred time for devotion and renewal of faith. The Governor who admonished Muslim Ummah to observe the Holy month of Ramadan according to the dictate of Allah subhanawatahallah, reminded faithfuls of the message of personal self discipline, communion, and tolerance that the fasting period embodied. "I congratulate Muslims in the state and beyond for witnessing yet another Ramadan period. Ramadan offers a message of self-discipline and spiritual renewal. It is a season that reminds us of the values of patience and the essen...

●Why We Endorsed Gov Adeleke for 2nd Term - Osun State Cooperative Movement Governor Ademola Adeleke today spoke extensively on the shenanigans of opposition elements on the forthcoming Osun governorship elections, charging voters to resist election riggers and protect their votes at all cost. Addressing mammoth crowd of cooperative members who endorsed him for re-election at the Freedom Park, Osogbo today, the Governor berated the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its anti-people record while in and out of power, urging the people to mobilise for voting and stand by their votes to ward off electoral bandits. “When they were in power, they misruled and misgoverned. We came in and implemented pro-people policies, programmes and projects. Now they are seeking to steal elections and force their ways into power. Resist them with your ballots. “Troop out to vote. If you see strangers in your polling units, cha...

●Why We Endorsed Gov Adeleke for 2nd Term - Osun State Cooperative Movement Governor Ademola Adeleke today spoke extensively on the shenanigans of opposition elements on the forthcoming Osun governorship elections, charging voters to resist election riggers and protect their votes at all cost. Addressing mammoth crowd of cooperative members who endorsed him for re-election at the Freedom Park, Osogbo today, the Governor berated the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its anti-people record while in and out of power, urging the people to mobilise for voting and stand by their votes to ward off electoral bandits. “When they were in power, they misruled and misgoverned. We came in and implemented pro-people policies, programmes and projects. Now they are seeking to steal elections and force their ways into power. Resist them with your ballots. “Troop out to vote. If you see strangers in your polling units, challenge them....

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has called on the Canadian High Commission to join hands with his government for the drive to open new partnership between Nigerian and Canadian  subnational governments. The governor made the request today while hosting a delegation of the Canadian High Commission led by the Deputy High Commissioner, calling the initiative “a timely option in view of global economic realignment”. Accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye and the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, Governor Adeleke said “Osun state presents to Canada a test case for expansion of economic and trade relations. “I recognise the strong diplomatic and economic ties between Canada and Nigeria, built on shared democratic values and mutual respect. I am glad that we are jointly building on partnership to extend the Nigerian-Canadian trade pact to sub-national levels of both ...

By Comrade Abdul-Jeleel Samakin Abiodun The recent visit of the APC governorship candidate, Munirudeen Oyebamiji (popularly called AMUBO), to Iwo has generated intense political conversation across Osun State. For many residents, the outing did not project the depth, clarity, or policy direction expected from someone seeking to govern a state as strategic and politically conscious as Osun. At a time when Nigerians are battling inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and infrastructural decay, the people of Osun expect bold, measurable, and people-focused policy plans as we are witnessing under Governor Ademola Adeleke. Governance is not about symbolism; it is about solving real problems. It is therefore unsurprising that many citizens condemned the emphasis placed on reconstructing or renovating a mosque as part of a projected agenda of APC Governorship candidate. While religious institutions are important within communities, voters are increasingly asking: Is this the prior...