{
  "id": 1937283,
  "title": "Osun election: Adeleke won through inducement — AAC candidate, Esan alleges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/osun-election-adeleke-won-through-inducement-aac-candidate-esan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T12:46:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/osun-election-adeleke-won-through-inducement-aac-candidate-esan-alleges/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, during an appearance on Arise Television’s 'Morning Show', African Action Congress governorship candidate Olajide Esan alleged that incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke won the Osun State election through financial inducement. Esan, who criticized Adeleke’s leadership, highlighted Adeleke's lack of focus on human capital development and his tendency to engage in 'kangaroo projects' that were aimed at siphoning state government funds rather than providing tangible benefits to the people of Osun State. Esan claimed that the election was not won based on Adeleke's policy offerings, but rather due to his ability to promote inducement. He further stated that such vote-buying was not exclusive to the APC but also involved the Accord Party. Esan emphasized that a true leader must prioritize human capital development, rather than focusing on 'kangaroo projects' that bring significant funds into the state but leave the people underprivileged.",
  "summary": "The African Action Congress, AAC, governorship candidate in the just concluded election in Osun State, Olajide Esan, has attributed the victory of the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, to financial inducement. Esan made this allegation on Wednesday during a live appearance in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He said Adeleke does not have focus on human […] Osun election:…",
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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."
}