Wike explains Adeleke’s gratitude to Tinubu after Osun win
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, revealed that he advised Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Governor, to thank President Bola Tinubu after his victory in the Osun governorship election. Wike said he wanted to ensure that Adeleke would continue to support Tinubu after winning. He also instructed Adeleke to publicly reaffirm his support and present his Certificate of Return to the President. The move was described as a strategy to counter opposition coalitions.
Key takeaways
- Nyesom Wike said he asked Ademola Adeleke to issue a statement thanking Bola Tinubu after winning the Osun governorship election.
- Wike emphasized that his main concern was whether Adeleke would maintain his support for the President after the election.
- He revealed that he instructed Adeleke to present his Certificate of Return to Tinubu as a show of continued support.
- Adeleke publicly thanked Tinubu and acknowledged a congratulatory call from the President after his victory.
- The strategy was aimed at countering a political coalition seeking influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
