Osun 2026: Adeleke promises more developmental projects if re-elected

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has promised to deliver more developmental initiatives across the state if re-elected in the August 15 governorship election.

Adeleke spoke in Erin-Osun and Ilobu in Irepodun Local Government Area during the Imole Campaign Council’s consultation and mobilisation tour ahead of the election.

In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Thursday, Adeleke said his administration had fulfilled the promises it made to the people during the 2022 election campaign.

He stressed that greater achievements lay ahead for the state if he secured a second term.

I appreciate your support. When we came here in 2022, I promised you good governance, and I have fulfilled what I promised.

“But the people have not seen anything yet. We will do much more for Osun State,” Adeleke said.

Speaking at the conclusion of the campaign rally in Ilobu, the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuf, who spoke on behalf of other stakeholders in Irepodun Local Government Area, expressed confidence in Adeleke’s administration.

Yusuf also assured Adeleke of “overwhelming support and victory in the August 15 governorship election.”

In separate remarks, the Elerin of Erin-Osun, Oba Yusuf Adekunle, prayed for Adeleke’s successful re-election.

Oba Adekunle also expressed confidence that the people of Erin-Osun would once again entrust Adeleke with the mandate to continue the transformation of Osun State.

Similarly, the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye, assured the governor and members of the Imole Campaign Council of the support of the people of Ilobu, expressing confidence that the people of Irepodun Local Government Area would overwhelmingly support the governor’s bid for a second term.

“You have our prayers and our support. Ilobu stands with you, and the people of Irepodun Local Government will once again support your re-election.

“May God grant you victory and strengthen you to continue delivering good governance and development across Osun State,” the monarch said.

The  reports that the electorate will go to the polls on August 15 to elect a governor, with 14 political parties fielding candidates in the election.