Adeleke Denies Electoral Deal With ADC, Says Osun Victory Was Driven by God and Voters

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied having any electoral deal or political partnership with the African Democratic Congress ADC before, during or after the recent governorship election.

Adeleke made the clarification while reacting to claims surrounding the role of the ADC in the election that secured his re-election as governor of Osun State.

The governor said the credit for his victory belongs to God Almighty and the people of Osun State, whom he described as responsible for giving him overwhelming support at the polls.

“For the sake of history, it is important to clarify that the ADC was never part of the rainbow coalition that canvassed, mobilised, and supported our campaign in the battle leading to last Saturday’s election,” Adeleke said.

He maintained that the ADC was not part of the political coalition that worked for his re-election, stressing that the party did not participate in the mobilisation and campaign efforts that preceded the election.

Adeleke, however, commended the political partners who supported his campaign and contributed to his victory.

He said their sacrifices, commitment and hard work were instrumental to the outcome of the election.

“I commend all our political partners who sacrificed, worked tirelessly, and went all out to make Saturday a victory day for all Osun people,” he said.

The governor’s statement comes amid discussions over the political alignments and alliances that shaped the Osun governorship election.

Adeleke also used the opportunity to extend an olive branch to residents across political divides, saying the election was now over and his responsibility was to govern the entire state.

“Now that the election is over, I remain the Governor of all Osun people, irrespective of political affiliation, religion, or tribe,” Adeleke said.

He pledged to focus on uniting the people of Osun State and continuing his administration’s work towards the progress and prosperity of the state.

Adeleke’s clarification is expected to further shape discussions about the alliances that influenced the election and the political relationships that may emerge ahead of future elections in Osun State.