“My dispute is with Oyetola, not Tinubu” – Adeleke

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, stating that his dispute is with Minister Gboyega Oyetola, whom he blamed for the ongoing local government crisis, and not the president.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday, Adeleke said this while addressing cabinet members, special advisers, and top government officials at the Government House. He noted that the local government crisis in the state had not affected his decision to back Tinubu.

“We have no problem with President Tinubu. He is our leader. He represents the South West. I restate our endorsement of Mr President for re-election in the best interest of the South West,” the governor said.

Adeleke thanked Osun people for embracing the Accord Party since he joined it, saying, “Osun has become yellow,” and noting that weekly walks organised by local chapters were drawing thousands of participants. He urged officials to consolidate the party’s grassroots strength through membership registration and voter mobilisation across all 332 wards in the state.

The governor pledged continued delivery of what he called “democratic dividends”, stating that his administration would intensify its focus on youth, women, and workers while consolidating gains in infrastructure. He added that the next phase of the administration’s agenda would emphasise agro-industrialisation, improved access to quality education and health services, and further improvements in governance.

“Go out and build on the popularity of Accord since we came on board. Solidify our hold on the grassroots. Flaunt our record of achievements across the local governments and get set for an open campaign for victory on August 15th,” Adeleke told the meeting.

The session was attended by Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Yeye Dupe Adeleke-Sanni; Speaker Adewale Egbedun; Accord state chairman Pastor Victor Akande; PDP chairman Sunday Bisi; commissioners, special advisers, council chairmen, senior special assistants, and other state and party officials.