Osun Governor Adeleke Declares 2026 Re-election Bid, Cites Record in Office
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke, has formally declared his intention to seek re-election in the state’s August 15, 2026 governorship poll, stating that his administration’s performance justifies a second term.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State Council, led by the society’s National Vice President, Asiwaju Justice Adeigbe (Rtd). Governor Adeleke used the occasion to mark the formal commencement of campaign activities, requesting prayers and support for a peaceful electoral process.
He outlined a re-vamped “Five-Point Agenda” to guide a potential second term, focusing on integrated youth, women, and workers’ welfare; infrastructure consolidation; agro-industrial expansion; improved access to health and education; and a secured business environment for job creation.
Governor Adeleke defended his bid by detailing what he described as significant first-term achievements across multiple sectors. These include the disbursement of nearly four billion naira to cooperatives, grassroots development projects, and the Imole Medical Outreach, which he said served about 80,000 residents. In agriculture, his administration distributed cocoa seedlings, acquired tractors, and pursued rural development through the O-RAMP programme.
On governance and infrastructure, he highlighted reforms such as a 45-day window for Certificate of Occupancy processing, the revival of the Osun Free Trade Zone, digitised tax collection, and the SIFMIS payroll system for transparency. Physical projects cited include the construction of over 350 km of roads, three flyover bridges, rehabilitation of water treatment facilities, drilling of 332 boreholes, and the settlement of inherited half salaries and pension arrears.
The ADS delegation endorsed the governor’s performance. State Secretary Dr. Afeez Akande praised the administration’s “notable developmental strides,” noting the time-bound execution of projects as evidence of administrative discipline. He specifically commended ongoing road dualisation projects, such as in the Iwo axis, for stimulating economic activity, and expressed the society’s resolve to support the governor’s re-election.
Governor Adeleke concluded by pledging inclusive, forward-looking governance, asserting that the documented projects and reforms provide a clear basis for seeking a renewed mandate from the people of Osun State. His declaration sets the stage for what is expected to be a competitive political landscape as the 2026 election cycle approaches.
