Osun guber: My achievements sufficient justification for re-election — Gov Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has stated that the achievements recorded by his administration provide sufficient justification for his re-election bid ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election.

The governor made the statement on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State Council, during a courtesy visit.

The delegation was led by the National Vice President of the society, Asiwaju Justice Adeigbe (Rtd), alongside the Chairman of the Osun State chapter, Chief Daud Oladapo, and other members of the organisation.

Governor Adeleke thanked the delegation for the visit and called for prayers and support as political activities ahead of the governorship election commence.

He said, “Today marks the starting point of campaigning for the August 15, 2026, governorship election. We need your prayers and support for a free and fair election through which the will of the people will prevail.”

The governor also announced an upgraded Five-Point Agenda which, according to him, would guide the focus of his administration if re-elected.

“Our reloaded Five-Point Agenda will focus on integrated youth, women, and workers’ welfare and empowerment; infrastructure consolidation for citizens’ social and economic wellbeing; agro-industrial expansion for human development and collective prosperity; affordable and qualitative health and education access; and an improved and secured business environment for job creation,” he said.

Explaining his position on re-election, Adeleke stated that the performance of his administration across various sectors forms the basis of his request for another mandate.

“When the opposition asked whether I deserve to be re-elected, I told them yes, based on my performance in this first term in office.

“I deserve re-election because of what our administration has delivered for the people of Osun. We have empowered the cooperative movement with almost four billion naira, strengthened community development associations with grassroots health and infrastructure projects, and implemented the Imole Medical Outreach that has benefited almost eighty thousand residents,” he said.

The governor highlighted initiatives in agriculture and rural development, including the distribution of cocoa seedlings, acquisition of tractors for farmers, and rural development projects implemented through the O-RAMP programme.

He also listed reforms in governance and infrastructure, including the introduction of a 45-day window for the acquisition of Certificates of Occupancy, revival of the Osun Free Trade Zone, digitisation of tax collection, and implementation of the SIFMIS payroll system to enhance financial transparency.

Adeleke also cited infrastructural developments such as the construction of over 350 kilometres of roads, three flyover bridges, rehabilitation of waterworks, drilling of 332 boreholes across wards, rehabilitation of schools and health centres, and the settlement of inherited half salaries and pension obligations.

The governor assured residents that his administration would continue to pursue inclusive governance and development initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of citizens if given another term in office.

“My promise to the people of Osun is that now and when we are re-elected, we will continue to run an inclusive and forward-looking government that keeps the people at the centre of our programmes and policies,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the State Secretary of the society, Dr. Afeez Akande, commended the governor for what he described as notable developmental strides across the state.

Dr. Akande said the organisation had been monitoring the activities of the administration and expressed satisfaction with the pace of projects being executed.

“We have been following what you are doing and your track record. You are wonderful and marvellous in our eyes. The monumental works you have been doing in Osun make it appear as though we have never had a governor like this before,” Akande said.

He added that the projects undertaken by the administration appeared to follow clear timelines, which he described as evidence of administrative discipline.

“We have identified that once you embark on projects, they are time-bound. It shows genuine administrative acumen, love for the state, and love for the people,” he said.

Akande also pointed to ongoing infrastructural projects, particularly the dualisation of roads in parts of the state, including the Iwo axis, as initiatives capable of stimulating economic activities.

“That road project has helped to boost economic activities in the area. Such development can only come from someone with vision who follows through with implementation. We appreciate what you are doing and we are resolved to support the continuity,” he added.

Osun guber: My achievements sufficient justification for re-election — Gov Adeleke