Osun 2026: Adeleke receives massive support in Ifetedo, says performance speaks for itself

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday received a rousing welcome in Ifetedo, Ife South Local Government Area, as residents turned out in large numbers to endorse his bid for a second term in office.

The governor, who expressed delight at the enthusiastic reception, assured the people of sustained investment in rural development and infrastructure if re-elected, saying his administration’s achievements across the state had earned the confidence of the electorate.

Adeleke was welcomed at Awolowo Town by the Olu of Awolowo, Oba Yekinni Olayemi Olasoji Omisore, and the Olubosin of Ifetedo, Oba Akinola Oyetade Akinrera, alongside about 90 traditional rulers and 120 baales, who commended his performance and pledged their support for his re-election.

At the palace of the Olu of Awolowo, Christian, Muslim and traditional religious leaders offered prayers for the governor’s successful re-election, while the Olubosin of Ifetedo reaffirmed his loyalty to both Governor Adeleke and the Ooni of Ife.

Accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi; Director-General of the Campaign Organisation, Senator Lere Oyewumi; Deputy Director-General, Kolapo Alimi; Accord Party State Chairman, Victor Akande; Chairman of the Campaign Publicity Committee, Bamidele Salam; and other party leaders, Adeleke reiterated his commitment to sustaining good governance across the state.

“Wherever we go in Osun, our good work speaks for us. We have touched every local government with infrastructure and other development projects. We will do even more if re-elected,” the governor said.

As part of the visit, Adeleke commissioned a three-kilometre road in Ifetedo and pledged to address the community’s long-standing electricity challenges.

“Once we are re-elected, we will break the jinx of inadequate power supply in this town. Our Ministry of Energy has already completed the necessary groundwork,” he said.

The governor also promised to deepen investments in rural infrastructure, healthcare and education, including the recruitment of additional medical personnel to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.

Speaking while unveiling medical equipment donated by Yusuf Ali, SAN, to a health facility in Ifetedo, Adeleke said securing a second term would enable his administration to employ more professionals in the health and education sectors.

He maintained that his administration’s record of achievements provided a strong basis for seeking another mandate from the people of Osun State.