Osun 2026: Ignore Fear Campaigns, Victory Assured, Adeleke Tells Residents

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to disregard attempts to create fear and uncertainty ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, expressing confidence that his political movement will secure victory at the polls.

The governor also stated that the Accord platform remains open to new entrants, inviting politicians, stakeholders and non-political actors to join his camp as preparations for the election gather momentum.

Adeleke made the remarks in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, while addressing concerns over possible electoral malpractice and violence during the election period.

According to the governor, measures are being put in place to ensure that eligible voters can freely participate in the electoral process without intimidation or obstruction.

He urged residents not to be distracted by speculation about rigging or threats of unrest, stressing that citizens should exercise their democratic rights without fear.

“Speculation about rigging and threats of unrest should not distract citizens from exercising their democratic rights,” he said.

Adeleke maintained that the confidence and support his administration enjoys across the state would be reflected in the outcome of the election.

He noted that supporters of his political movement are committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process through lawful means and community-based engagement.

The governor stressed that the people of Osun State would not allow their constitutional right to elect leaders of their choice to be undermined.

“No one, I repeat, no one can deny Osun people their legitimate rights to choose their leaders,” Adeleke said.

He also expressed confidence in the professionalism of security agencies and electoral officials, insisting that no responsible institution would attempt to destabilise the state during the election period.

“We are the cradle of the Yoruba nation. We are the ancestral state of Mr President. No security or electoral official will dare attempt to set Osun State on fire,” he stated.

Adeleke disclosed that his administration and supporters had established structures to monitor developments before, during and after the election to safeguard the electoral process.

“We will resist any move or ploy to tamper with the electoral process. We are closely monitoring all pre-election activities,” he said.

Speaking on political realignments in the state, the governor called on politicians and stakeholders from different backgrounds to align with his political platform ahead of the governorship poll.

He described his campaign as a broad-based movement that transcends party affiliations and is focused on sustaining development and governance initiatives across the state.

“Our candidature is beyond party lines. Ours is a pan-Osun movement, a rainbow coalition, to ensure the final exit of the state from under-development,” Adeleke added.