Why Wole Oke Is Jealous Of Gov Adeleke – Olajengbesi

Pelumi Olajengbesi, a loyalist of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has criticised Wole Oke over his call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the Accord Party adopted by the governor to seek a second term in office, describing the move as politically motivated and driven by personal grievances.

Reacting in a statement, Olajengbesi said Oke’s recent comments and public interventions reflected what he characterised as frustration and bitterness, rather than any genuine concern for the integrity of the electoral process.

The legal mind stressed that his remarks represented his personal opinions and political assessment of events.

“What we are seeing from Wole Oke is not ordinary. The totality of recent events explains the bitterness and misinformation we are witnessing,” Olajengbesi said.

He alleged that Oke’s opposition to Adeleke stemmed largely from discomfort with the governor’s governance style, particularly the empowerment and political inclusion of people from Oriade and Obokun.

According to him, Adeleke’s administration has widened access to opportunities and appointments, reducing dependence on political patrons.

“Governor Adeleke has empowered many people who were previously excluded. They are now being appointed and supported based on merit and service, and that freedom has clearly unsettled some interests,” he said.

Olajengbesi also pointed to what he described as the contrasting performance of Bamidele Salam in the House of Representatives, arguing that effective representation was possible without personal enrichment.

The friend of many said Salam’s interventions had set a new standard in constituency engagement and service delivery.

“In my view, what Hon. Bamidele Salam has achieved recently shows that representation can be about service, not self-interest. Anyone who disagrees is free to counter with verifiable facts,” he added.

Addressing Oke’s political realignments, Olajengbesi said the lawmaker’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) should be seen within the context of internal party dynamics and electoral ambitions, rather than ideology.

He argued that Oke’s call for the deregistration of the Accord Party was part of a broader political strategy ahead of future elections.

“The call for deregistration is not about the law or democracy. It is about politics and personal ambition,” Olajengbesi said.

He urged supporters of Adeleke to remain calm and law-abiding in responding to criticisms of the governor, noting that political disagreements should be expressed within legal and constitutional limits.

Olajengbesi, who is being mentioned by some supporters as a possible contender for a National Assembly seat occupied by Oke, maintained that political competition should be based on ideas and performance, not personal attacks.

Oke is also seeking to extend his stay in the House of Representatives, a development that has intensified political debate within the constituency ahead of the next electoral cycle.