Adeleke reaffirms endorsement of Tinubu for 2027, calls him Osun son

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has publicly reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, characterizing the president as a "son of Osun State."

Adeleke made these remarks during a press conference following his declaration as the winner of the August 15 governorship election. He expressed deep appreciation for President Tinubu's "strong support for a free and fair election" in the state.

This is not the first time Adeleke has endorsed Tinubu. He had previously voiced his support for the president's re-election bid. Adeleke, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party before defecting to the Accord Party prior to the Osun governorship election, has now secured a second term as governor.

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At this point, I must deeply appreciate Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strong support for a free and fair election. Mr. President is a son of Osun State, and I hereby reaffirm my earlier endorsement of him for a second term in the 2027 presidential election.

The governor's victory was announced by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, with Adeleke of the Accord Party polling 511,067 votes. His closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, received 444,815 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11.

Adeleke also thanked Tinubu for a congratulatory call following his victory, stating, "Mr. President has called me and he has congratulated me. And I thank you, Mr. President, for making sure democracy lives on, because you fought for it, Mr. President."

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Mr. President has called me and he has congratulated me. And I thank you, Mr. President, for making sure democracy lives on, because you fought for it, Mr. President.