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Osun 2026: Aregbesola vows to unseat Adeleke, says ADC will win guber election

The interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has declared that his party will defeat the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, in the 2026 governorship election.

Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior and ex-governor of Osun State, made the declaration on Sunday during a homecoming solidarity event in Osogbo.

He stated that his immediate political focus is not the 2027 general elections but winning the 2026 Osun gubernatorial contest for the ADC.

He hinted that the 2026 race may no longer feature three major parties, following rumours of Governor Adeleke’s possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We are concerned about 2026 in Osun State. We have started the work for next year’s election now,” Aregbesola said, urging ADC supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation.

“Leave them to their agitation. Our aim should be to take over Osun State before the vote on August 8, 2026. They already know they are on their way out.”

Reflecting on his fallout with the APC, the party he helped build, Aregbesola lamented being pushed out despite his contributions.

He stated, “Those who know my value and worth gave me this new position, and now they are making noise. Their noise doesn’t concern me — they haven’t seen anything yet.”

Aregbesola also addressed speculations about Adeleke’s political move: “Before we started this journey, they said there would be three political parties in Osun State. It is obvious he is decamping now. We will meet in Abere — ADC will win the Osun governorship race in 2026.”

On national politics, Aregbesola criticised the current federal administration, blaming it for growing economic hardship.

“The government that makes Nigerians go hungry should not be in power again. Anyone who says Nigeria is better now is part of the problem. It’s clear that yesterday was better than today for us as a nation,” he said.
“Since they assumed office, even the rain no longer falls as it used to. Things are not going well. We must be angry with any government that refuses to address our needs.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/osun-2026-aregbesola-vows-to-unseat-adeleke-says-adc-will-win-guber-election/amp/

Whatever it is, let it be in favor of the people. You have done 8 years already sir

Hmmm.

Let the best man win. It should really be about the people. But this doesn't work in Nigeria.

Lol enu po....


Las las u go dey alright Minister for Public Holiday...

Good one from Aregbesola. Osun should be governed by serious minded individual not a party freak dancer.

They will occupy the 3rd or 4th position in the election

if Adeleke had remained in PDP then I could have partially agree but him teaming up with APC and being their potential flag bearer in 2026 aregbe stop dreaming


Adeleke go win massively he calculated it well

FTC for the first time

No permanent friend or enemy

Adeleke running around from one party to another will never save him from been defeated in 2026 governorship election.

ADC don see DAY BREAK, YEAR BREAK in to 2027? Drama go PREMEIRE, LUNCH.. ASSOCIATION of DEAD/LY CONTESTANTS

Politics! Politics!! Politics!!! Nobody cares about the poor masses.

This same man worked under buhari
Who ruled Nigeria with impunity and carelessness
True true if govt no favour you , dem go come turn saints

Baba kabiru don start....
It's a good one
Let's see how far
Aregbesola and his people will go

At least osun election will proof the political solidity of Aregbe in osun state
Amaechi talk pass like this
We know, how it ends.

Ikaeniyan0:
They will occupy the 3rd or 4th position in the election

Who will occupy first position APC or PDP

Adeleke is decamping to APC

ADC will split PDP vote in Osun and APC will have a easy victory...

Truths9ja:
Adeleke running around from one party to another will never save him from been defeated in 2026 governorship election.

They said he is decamping on social media

Hahahaha

Adeleke will complete his second term. He has Igbo lineage courtesy of Madam Nnenna Adeleke who hailed from Abia before getting married to an Osun man. Besides, one good turn deserves another.

Gov Ademola Adeleke will retain his seat by God's grace.

wifeesnatcher:
if Adeleke had remained in PDP then I could have partially agree but him teaming up with APC and being their potential flag bearer in 2026 aregbe stop dreaming


Adeleke go win massively he calculated it well

But the APC said they don't want him. That he should remain in the PDP and contest if he is as popular as claimed.