WHAT HAS CHANGED IN OSUN?
Adeleke has the right to preserve his political independence while maintaining a working relationship with the president, contends ABIDEMI ADEBAMIWA Governor Ademola Adeleke’s growing enthusiasm for President Bola Tinubu deserves
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun appears to have grown more supportive of President Bola Tinubu despite acknowledging economic hardship and past controversies. While he admitted the economic situation was tough for Osun citizens in May 2025, by June 2026 he praised Tinubu as "our son, father, and leader" and pledged total support for his re-election bid.
This shift in tone comes as Adeleke criticized APC officials for political violence and appealed to Tinubu to act, despite the president being seen as disconnected from such issues. The local government fund crisis, with ₦130 billion withheld, forced Adeleke to argue its significance, but his gratitude towards Tinubu for lifting a freezing order on the accounts may seem contradictory, especially since the commission's independence is called into question.
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