{
  "id": 16100282,
  "title": "Our alliance is strictly for presidential election – Gov Adeleke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/our-alliance-is-strictly-for-presidential-election-gov-adeleke",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T18:49:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/our-alliance-is-strictly-for-presidential-election-gov-adeleke/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has made it clear that the alliance supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election is limited to the presidential race. The alliance will not extend to legislative elections, allowing participating parties to back their own candidates for other state offices. During the inauguration of the Osun State Presidential Campaign Council, Adeleke declared the coalition's goal to secure over 1.5 million votes for Tinubu in the upcoming election. The council, comprising leaders from the All Progressives Congress, Accord, and the People's Democratic Party, aims to mobilize support for Tinubu's re-election bid. Adeleke expressed confidence in the coalition's ability to deliver a strong victory for the president, emphasizing the diverse political structures represented. He stated that while the alliance is focused solely on the presidential election, coalition members remain free to support their respective party candidates in other elections. The governor also noted that discussions between the federal government and Osun State over the state's local government crisis have reached an advanced stage, and he expressed hope for a resolution. The APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, confirmed that the campaign for Tinubu's second term is under the leadership and coordination of Governor Adeleke, urging political stakeholders to respect the president's decision and support the governor. Former Osun State governor and APC National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, and former APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, called for unity among political stakeholders to secure Tinubu's victory in the upcoming presidential election.",
  "summary": "Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has clarified that the alliance for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu is strictly for the presidential election and will not extend to legislative contests, allowing participating parties to support their respective candidates for the National Assembly and Osun State House of Assembly elections. Adeleke made the clarification while inaugurating […] Our…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}