APC declares Adeleke utterly defeatable ahead of Osun election

The All Progressives Congress has declared incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke "utterly defeatable" in the upcoming Osun State governorship election, intensifying political attacks just days before the vote. The election is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.

The APC's National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the assertion during a television interview, criticizing Adeleke's performance in office. "Governor Adeleke is utterly defeatable. His record has been very lacklustre. He has been very dismal in his performance as governor," Morka stated. He claimed the health and education sectors were in "shambles" and expressed confidence that the party's candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would secure victory based on the support received from the electorate.

This sentiment was echoed at a party rally in Osogbo, where APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru accused the Adeleke administration of pulling the state backward. Basiru alleged the government was more concerned with embezzling state funds than delivering on infrastructure and public services. "For about three years and a half that the current governor assumed office, it has been setbacks for Osun State," he said, pointing to...