The governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke, has officially declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election ambition.
The governor described his endorsement as a “moral and development-driven” decision made in the interest of Osun state and the Yoruba people.
Speaking after inspecting ongoing construction work on the Ibadan-Ile Ife-Ilesa expressway, Adeleke said he had no reason to hesitate in supporting Tinubu, whom he referred to as “our own son, father and leader”.
“As governor of the ancestral birthplace of Mr President, how can I have my own in the saddle and think twice before embracing him?” the governor asked.
Adeleke added that he feels privileged, alongside Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, to witness an “illustrious son” of the Yoruba nation leading the country.
The governor said his support for Tinubu goes beyond political affiliation and is also tied to appreciation for federal infrastructure projects in Osun state.
He commended the pace and quality of work on the Ibadan-Ile Ife-Ilesa expressway, noting that the project would improve connectivity across major towns in the state and complement his administration’s infrastructure agenda.
Adeleke disclosed that his government has rehabilitated several federal roads since 2022 and reconstructed more than 300 kilometres of state roads.
He expressed optimism that the federal government would reimburse the state for work done on federal roads and revealed plans to seek approval for the reconstruction of the Osogbo-Ilesa road.
The governor also praised Tinubu for approving the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo and Gbongan-Akoda road projects.
“With God and people, democracy shall triumph on August 15. President has repeatedly advocated free and fair elections,” Adeleke said.
”As a government, we will deploy all means within the law to ensure free and fair election on August 15 and beyond. We know and believe the President meant well for Osun state.”