Osun: Tinubu’s restraint helped Adeleke win, Imumolen

Former presidential candidate Professor Chris Imumolen has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's "restraint" was a key factor in Governor Ademola Adeleke's victory in the recent Osun governorship election. Imumolen directly challenged the narrative that Tinubu offered no support to Adeleke, arguing instead that the President's decision not to interfere created the necessary conditions for the governor's re-election.

Imumolen's perspective suggests a strategic approach by the President, where a lack of overt intervention was perceived as beneficial to Adeleke's campaign. This viewpoint implies that Tinubu's perceived non-involvement allowed Adeleke to secure his win without direct presidential backing, thereby reframing the nature of the support provided.

The former candidate's comments, as reported by Vanguard News, offer an alternative interpretation of the political dynamics surrounding the Osun election, focusing on the President's passive role as a contributing element to the governor's success.