Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 governorship election, declaring that no opposition candidate can defeat him at the polls, citing his administration’s achievements and popularity among the people.
Appearing before the Peoples Democratic Party Governorship Screening Committee in Abuja on Thursday evening, Adeleke expressed optimism that his achievements in office had secured him the confidence and backing of Osun voters for a second term.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the Osun governorship election for August 8, 2026, with party primaries slated to hold between November 24 and December 15, 2025.
Adeleke stated that the PDP in Osun State remains united, noting that the party has recorded significant achievements for the state.
He stated, “First of all, there are no internal wranglings in Osun State. When you look around, you’ll see that the PDP in Osun is united, we are one big family, and everything is going smoothly. So, there are no internal issues within the PDP.
“The people of Osun will choose me again because I have performed excellently. I introduced what I call fact-checking; anyone can go back and verify what is happening in Osun State. We are in a technology-driven era; you can simply Google it and confirm that we are doing well.
“I am very confident that I will win. If I could defeat an incumbent before, now that I am the governor, it will be even easier. In less than two years, we have achieved unprecedented progress in Osun State. I am so confident nobody can defeat us.
“More development, more projects, and more positive changes across Osun State. We’ll keep working hard and spreading joy, dancing and working at the same time.”
Adeleke insisted that he has no fear of the ruling All Progressives Congress, emphasising that he defeated them before and is confident he would do so again.
He said, “We are not afraid. Not at all! Why should I be scared? I am too popular! Everywhere I go, people show me love. Don’t you love me? I love you too! Everybody says Imole! Even members of the APC and other parties love me. Whenever they hold events, I attend and get a warm welcome, which shows the kind of goodwill I enjoy across party lines.
“If you are performing well, there is no reason to be afraid. During my first term, the so-called federal might was there, I saw their power and resources but we still prevailed. This time, I believe President Bola Tinubu will not want anything that could tarnish his administration’s image. My election will come just before the next presidential election, so I am confident it will be free, fair, and credible, that’s all we are asking for.”
