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Osun 2026: Adeleke promises more developmental projects if re-elected

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  • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke pledged to implement more development projects if re-elected in the upcoming August 15 governorship election.
  • Adeleke stated his administration has fulfilled its 2022 campaign promises and promised greater achievements for the state in a second term.
  • Traditional rulers and political stakeholders in Irepodun Local Government Area expressed confidence in Adeleke and pledged their support for his re-election bid.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has promised to deliver more developmental initiatives across the state if re-elected in the August 15 governorship election. Speaking during the Imole Campaign Councilโ€™s consultation and mobilisation tour in Erin-Osun and Ilobu, Adeleke asserted that his administration had fulfilled its promises from the 2022 campaign.

โ€œI appreciate your support. When we came here in 2022, I promised you good governance, and I have fulfilled what I promised. But the people have not seen anything yet. We will do much more for Osun State,โ€ Adeleke stated. He emphasized that greater achievements await the state under his continued leadership.

I appreciate your support. When we came here in 2022, I promised you good governance, and I have fulfilled what I promised. But the people have not seen anything yet. We will do much more for Osun State.

โ€” Ademola AdelekeGovernor Adeleke's promise of future development during his campaign tour.

Traditional rulers and political stakeholders in the Irepodun Local Government Area have voiced their support for Adelekeโ€™s re-election. The Elerin of Erin-Osun, Oba Yusuf Adekunle, and the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye, both expressed confidence in the governor's administration. They assured Adeleke and the campaign council of the people's overwhelming support and pledged their mandate for his second term.

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuf, speaking on behalf of stakeholders in the local government, also guaranteed Adeleke of significant support and victory in the upcoming election. The election is scheduled for August 15, with 14 political parties fielding candidates.

You have our prayers and our support. Ilobu stands with you, and the people of Irepodun Local Government will once again support your re-election. May God grant you victory and strengthen you to continue delivering good governance and development across Osun State.

โ€” Oba Ashiru OlatoyeThe Olobu of Ilobu assuring Governor Adeleke of the community's support.
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