{"id":197008,"date":"2026-03-18T04:04:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T03:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/hes-our-leader-adeleke-reaffirms-support-for-tinubu"},"modified":"2026-03-18T04:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T03:04:55","slug":"hes-our-leader-adeleke-reaffirms-support-for-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/hes-our-leader-adeleke-reaffirms-support-for-tinubu","title":{"rendered":"He\u2019s our leader \u2013 Adeleke reaffirms support for Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke made this known on Tuesday in Osogbo while addressing cabinet members, special advisers, and other top government officials, according to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.<\/p>\n<p>The governor stated that the ongoing crisis affecting local governments in Osun State has not altered his stance, noting that his backing for Tinubu dates back to his time in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have no problem with President Tinubu. He is our leader,\u201d Adeleke said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe represents the South-West, and I reaffirm our endorsement of Mr President for re-election in the best interest of the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also expressed appreciation to residents for their continued support for the Accord Party (AP), describing its popularity as expanding beyond Osun State.<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke further assured that his administration would continue to deliver democratic dividends, with a renewed focus on youths, women, and workers, while prioritising investments in infrastructure, agro-industrialisation, education, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>The governor also directed party officials to strengthen the party\u2019s grassroots structure through membership registration and voter mobilisation across all 332 wards in the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Adeleke made this known on Tuesday in Osogbo while addressing cabinet members, special advisers, and other top government officials, according to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. 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