Key Takeaways
- Governor Ademola Adeleke adopts President Bola Tinubu as Accord Party's candidate for the 2027 election
- Non-indigenes pledge support for Governor Adeleke's re-election bid
- Police declare five suspects wanted over violence in Osun State
- APC announces 276-member National Campaign Council for Osun State governorship election
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and the national leadership of Accord Party have adopted President Bola Tinubu as the party's candidate for the 2027 election. This decision was made after a meeting between the governor and the party's national leadership in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, where they discussed issues confronting the party.
According to the spokesperson of the Adeleke re-election campaign, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the party leadership emphasized the importance of completing all the roads and infrastructure projects commenced by the Tinubu administration, such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and the Sokoto-Badagry highway. The party also warned against violence, intimidation, electoral manipulation, and the use of security forces against members of the Accord Party in Osun State.
Non-Indigenes Endorse Adeleke's Re-Election Bid
Non-indigenous residents from the South, Benue, and Plateau states living in Osun State have pledged their support for the re-election of Governor Adeleke. The endorsement came at a town hall meeting held at the weekend in Ede, convened by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Non-Indigenes from the South, Benue, and Plateau States, Mr. Nworie Monday Michael.
Meanwhile, the police command has declared five suspected political thugs wanted in connection with the violence in Osun State. The command described the killing of lives and wanton destruction of property in the state, and tasked residents to make available any information about the whereabouts of the suspects.
APC Announces National Campaign Council
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a 276-member National Campaign Council and subcommittees for the Osun State governorship election. The council is chaired by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma. The party has also constituted specialized subcommittees to drive the campaign towards victory.
Why This Matters
The adoption of President Tinubu as Accord Party's candidate and the endorsement of Governor Adeleke by non-indigenes highlight the complexities of Nigerian politics, where ethnicity and regional interests play a significant role. The rising violence in Osun State and the police declaration of suspects wanted underscore the need for peaceful and credible elections in the country.