2027: I won’t backtrack on Tinubu endorsement, says Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, Adeleke made this statement during a meeting with the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, in Osogbo on Sunday.

Adeleke assured that he will deliver Osun State's votes to Tinubu, stressing that his commitment is genuine and that he meant his promise to deliver the state's votes 100 per cent. He also emphasized that politics must be guided by integrity and that he does not make empty promises.

The Punch Nigeria and Premium Times reports that Adeleke stated he cannot go back on his backing after giving his words of support. Additionally, the APC's national secretary, Ajibola Basiru, suggested that the party's cooperation with Adeleke's Accord Party in the state could help President Tinubu secure about 1.5 million votes in the upcoming presidential election, according to Premium Times.

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