Some support groups have made case for the candidacy of prominent lawyer, Kunle Adegoke, SAN, (popularly known as K-RAD) as flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship primaries and subsequent election in Osun state.
Recall that Adegoke recently declared his intention to contest the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state under the platform of the APC. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier fixed the election for August, 2026. If he clinches the ticket, the legal luminary will be slugging it out with incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) whose frantic attempts at joining the APC for the party’s ticket was roundly rebuffed.
Speaking on why the APC should rally Adegoke as a bankable choice that can guarantee the party victory, one of the groups, Mindset Group State Cordinator, Kolade Ismail said the political activist’s over two decades of legal, business and civil experience places him high above his contemporaries gunning for the same ticket.
“Adegoke is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) with over two decades of legal, business, and civic experience. He has handled high-profile election petitions, including those of President Muhammadu Buhari and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Unlike his rivals, K-RAD is running on ideas, not just slogans,” the group said in a statement.
The group noted that its decision to canvas massively for Adegoke’s emergence as the APC flag bearer stemmed from his all-encompassing blueprint which focuses job creation, infrastructure, and improved public services, educational transformation and cultural promotion.
“He has a comprehensive blueprint for Osun State’s development, a peep into his blueprint would leave many gazing into the sky to wonder how long he has been perfecting this ambition. His desire to serve is superb focusing on job creation, infrastructure, and improved public services, educational transformation and cultural promotion.
His superlative ideas for Ile Ife, Osogbo, and Ede are very fantastic! As a learned Silk, K-RAD has championed reforms and accountability. He understands governance and isn’t just a politician.”
According to the group, Adegoke’s firm grip of Osun’s landmass and quality rapport with residents especially during his earlier quest for the coveted position in 2018 makes him the candidate to beat.
“Having traversed Osun State for 17 months in 2017- 2018, K-RAD understands the State’s pain points and has a clear vision for its development. His Osogbo origin also grants him symbolic relevance and electoral advantage. He has this integrity and high sense of responsibility to garner enough votes to neutralize any untoward action from any other territory and he is such a personality who will lead without discriminatory but with fear of God as a God-fearing personality.
“His team comprises men of honour who are now working on unveiling sectoral plans to propel Osun State to progress and prosperity.
Overall, K-RAD’s combination of legal expertise, policy acumen, and grassroots connection makes him a formidable candidate in the Osun State governorship election.”
