Adeleke Inaugurates 52-Member Reelection Committee

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke inaugurated a 52-member campaign committee on Wednesday to spearhead his bid for reelection in the August 2026 governorship election, signaling an intensification of political activities in the state. The event, held at Imole House in Osogbo, comes as Adeleke seeks a second term under the Accord Party banner, following his 2022 victory as a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Adeleke, addressing the gathering of party officials and supporters, expressed strong confidence in the committee's ability to secure a decisive win. "I am feeling the victory, the defeat of our opponents," he said. "This team is heading to victory. My spirit confirms our party, the Accord, is declared winner with wide margins. This is how we started in 2022. Today is the march to victory on August 15th." He formally inaugurated the group, tasking it with promoting continuity and good governance.

The committee is chaired by Professor Wale Oladipo, a former national secretary of the PDP and current head of the Osun State University Governing Council. Senator Lere Oyewumi serves as director general, with State Commissioner for Information Kolapo Alimi as deputy...