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Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair, Adeleke
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Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair, Adeleke

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed confidence in winning the August 15 governorship election if it is free and fair.
  • Adeleke appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure professional and impartial police conduct during the election, alleging Accord Party members are being targeted.
  • He urged voters to participate and protect their votes, framing the election as a test for democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared his confidence in securing victory in the upcoming August 15 governorship election, provided the process is conducted freely and fairly. Speaking during his re-election campaign in Osogbo on Monday, Adeleke stated, "With God on my side, I am confident of victory. If this election is free and fair, I will win."

With God on my side, I am confident of victory. If this election is free and fair, I will win.

— Ademola AdelekeExpressing confidence in his re-election prospects.

The governor raised serious concerns about the electoral environment, alleging that members of the Accord Party are facing violence. He directly appealed to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to instruct the police to act professionally and impartially. "Mr. President, something is happening in Osun that you need to know. Our people are being killed and, as our father, we are appealing to you," Adeleke said, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

Mr. President, something is happening in Osun that you need to know. Our people are being killed and, as our father, we are appealing to you.

— Ademola AdelekeAppealing to President Bola Tinubu for intervention regarding election violence.

Adeleke firmly stated his opposition to any attempts at rigging the election and pleaded for the prevention of violence against innocent citizens. He invoked President Tinubu's history of fighting for democracy, urging him not to allow its subversion in Osun. "The international community is watching, and this election will be seen as a test ahead of the 2027 general elections," he added, highlighting the national and international significance of the upcoming vote.

The international community is watching, and this election will be seen as a test ahead of the 2027 general elections.

— Ademola AdelekeHighlighting the significance of the Osun election.

Furthermore, Governor Adeleke called upon the electorate to turn out in large numbers on election day to cast their votes for him. He encouraged supporters to remain vigilant and stay by their votes until the results are officially declared. "I am ready for this election, and on election day, our revolution will be through the ballot box," he declared, framing the election as a democratic process for change.

I am ready for this election, and on election day, our revolution will be through the ballot box.

— Ademola AdelekeUrging supporters to vote and remain vigilant.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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