Momodu Frames Osun Election as Adeleke vs. Tinubu Duel

The upcoming governorship election in Osun State is shaping up to be a direct confrontation between Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu, according to a prominent political figure. Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, stated that the August 15, 2026, contest is not a typical party battle but a heavyweight duel between the incumbent governor and the federal political machinery of the president.

Momodu, who is backing Adeleke despite his own party affiliation, made these remarks during a television interview on Wednesday. He argued that the All Progressives Congress's local structure in Osun is too weak to pose a genuine threat to the governor's popularity. "The battle in Osun is not a contest between Adeleke and the APC, it is between Adeleke and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. APC is no match for Adeleke in Osun," Momodu said. He added that even the presidency privately acknowledges this reality, stating, "I have a lot of friends in APC, they know they cannot match Ademola Adeleke."

Momodu's comments come as he formally endorsed Adeleke for a second term, a decision he announced in a statement on Tuesday. He explained that his support is part...