Adeleke’s Men Are Taunt APC Supporters With Governor’s Visit To President Tinubu

Loyalists of the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, are not taking it easy on their All Progressives Congress (APC) opponents.

They have hit the streets, taunting APC leaders and supporters with claims that a deal securing Adeleke’s second term in office has already been sealed.

Adeleke is the leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State.
Without any evidence, Adeleke’s allies are suggesting that the Governor’s recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos is a strong indicator of a special arrangement.

The Governor posted pictures of the interaction—which also featured his elder brother, Adedeji Adeleke, and the latter’s superstar son, David Adeleke (known as Davido)—on Tuesday night, June 3, 2025.

Since then, his campaigners have been circulating the photos, claiming that the visit points to a deeper political connection that serves the interests of both the Governor and the President.

Adeleke faces re-election in 2026, while the President, who also seeks a second term, will test his political mettle against other contenders in 2027.

The talk boosting Adeleke’s re-election chances is based on “unverified claims” that an understanding has been reached aligning the interests of the President and the Governor.

Without being explicit, comparisons are being drawn between Adeleke’s situation and the pre-2023 election scenario of Nyesom Wike.

Wike, a chieftain of the PDP, worked for Tinubu’s emergence as President and, in turn, not only secured victory for his preferred candidate to succeed him as Governor of Rivers State, but also became one of the most influential ministers in the APC government led by President Tinubu. Wike, notably, remains a member of the PDP.