Adeleke wins re-election, denies political deal with Tinubu

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified that his support for President Bola Tinubu is not based on any political agreement, but is partly motivated by the President's Yoruba heritage and his development projects. The clarification came during a live television interview on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election.

Adeleke, who won re-election as the candidate of the Accord Party, stated that his endorsement of Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election is based on the President's performance and reforms. "My support is just based on Mr President being a Yoruba man and his projects," Adeleke said. He expressed a desire for the President to extend federal road projects to Osun State, which he said is linked to other parts of the country by such infrastructure. "I feel like, since a Yoruba man has won for the first time, maybe I will give him another chance to develop his reforms," he added.

The governor's comments followed a statement from the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, who congratulated Adeleke on his victory and wrote "Agreement is agreement" on social media. This remark sparked speculation about a private pact...