Osun political rivals trade blame ahead of 2026 election
The Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of orchestrating attacks on its leaders, including Bola Oyebamiji and former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. The APC, in a statement on June 9, 2024, alleged that Adeleke’s camp is desperate due to their weakening political position. In response, the Accord Party defended Adeleke, highlighting his administration’s achievements and criticizing the APC’s past record. The political rivalry is intensifying as the 2026 governorship election approaches.
Key takeaways
- The APC claims Governor Ademola Adeleke is using proxies to attack Bola Oyebamiji and Adegboyega Oyetola.
- Tajudeen Lawal, APC chairman, accused Adeleke’s administration of poor governance and political desperation.
- Accord Party chairman Victor Akande dismissed the APC’s allegations, calling them signs of frustration.
- Akande praised Adeleke’s improvements in workers’ welfare and contrasted them with the APC’s tenure.
- Political tensions are rising in Osun as parties prepare for the August 8, 2026 governorship election.
