Adeleke Pledges to Deliver Osun Votes to Tinubu in 2027 Race

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has restated his backing for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential race. During a weekend courtesy call by All Progressives Congress National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru at the Osogbo government office, political analysts characterized the meeting as signaling a realignment in anticipation of coming elections.

At the meeting, Adeleke underscored that his resolve to support Tinubu had not wavered and that he would move to obtain the state's electoral backing. The governor emphasized personal values that keep him from pledging what he cannot deliver, maintaining that backing for the President and APC nominees during National Assembly contests was sincere.

Tinubu, whom he calls his 'dear father,' receives support with clear personal significance beyond mere electoral calculation. Basiru's weekend visit carried multiple objectives: recognizing Adeleke's recent gubernatorial triumph and mapping out pathways to secure Osun for Tinubu in 2027.

The National Secretary conceded that APC members found the gubernatorial defeat troubling, yet signaled readiness among party ranks to collaborate with Adeleke moving ahead. Calling for solidarity across the state's political landscape, Adeleke urged all stakeholders to transcend factional disputes and rally behind the President's priorities.

He pointed to his track record of supporting National Assembly nominees backed by Tinubu, presenting this as proof of his word's reliability. According to the governor, his commitment to delivering Osun's electoral support reflected complete dedication rather than being subject to further terms or renegotiation.