Osun Guber: APC Outlines Plan To Defeat Governor Adeleke In Next Election

According to Ireporter Online, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the poll for August 8, setting the stage for a high-stakes political contest in the state.

The incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, who defeated former governor Gboyega Oyetola of the APC in the 2022 election, is expected to seek re-election. However, his political trajectory has shifted following internal tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), leading to his reported move to the Accord Party, where he is now positioning for a second term.

Political observers have noted that Adeleke’s new platform may face structural limitations at the grassroots level, a factor that could influence voter support. The upcoming election is also anticipated to be a three-way contest, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) emerging as another significant contender.

APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, speaking during a nationwide media chat on Wednesday, admitted that the race would be competitive but maintained that the party was fully prepared to win.

“The election of Osun is going to be tough. As far as it may be, we’re very confident that, with the strategy we’re adopting, setting up a grassroots campaign is a part of it,” Basiru said.

He further revealed that the party had intensified mobilisation efforts across federal constituencies, senatorial districts, and key stakeholder groups in the state.

“As at the time I was in Osun, I was able to meet with the federal constituency structure, the senatorial campaign structure and of course the state campaign structure. I was also able to meet with the women and student groups campaigning for our party,” he stated.

Basiru added that the APC was adopting a data-driven strategy aimed at securing victory at the polls, stressing that the party was confident in its structured approach to the election.