"No Agreement Was Reached": Governor Ademola Adeleke Clarifies Regional Basis For Endorsing President Tinubu
Appearing on Channels Television, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke firmly debunked speculation that his political backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is rooted in a secret pact or transactional deal regarding his own governorship campaign.
Adeleke emphasized that his support for the President’s re-election bid in 2027 stems purely from regional solidarity as a fellow Southwesterner (Yoruba man) and a shared commitment to federal infrastructure completion.
Reaffirming his reputation as a straightforward politician, Adeleke insisted he relies on his administrative performance rather than political trade-offs to secure re-election, while expressing willingness to collaborate across party lines for Southwest development.
Deep-Dive Analysis
Regional Solidarity, Infrastructure, and 2027 Endorsement
Addressing direct questions regarding his alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership at the federal level, Governor Adeleke outlined his motivations for supporting President Tinubu.
Key Breakdown of Adeleke's Positions:
- Absence of Quid Pro Quo: Adeleke explicitly denied making any pact or political deal with President Tinubu, refuting claims that his support was traded for federal neutrality in Osun State politics.
- Regional & Southwestern Interests: He stated that supporting a Yoruba president from the Southwest aligns with regional development goals, particularly ensuring that critical federal highway networks connecting the Southwest to other geopolitical zones are fully funded and completed.
- Commitment to 2027 Campaigning: Adeleke declared that he is ready to go "all out" big-time for President Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027, expressing confidence that a full second term will allow the President's economic reforms to yield results.
"I never reached an agreement with Mr. President. My support is just based on him being a Yoruba man from the Southwest. I want to encourage him not to forget the Southwest because our federal roads lead to other regions... If a Yoruba man won the first time, maybe we should give him another chance to develop his reforms."
Bipartisan Alignment and Performance-Driven Politics
Adeleke addressed perceptions of political maneuvering, stressing that his governance strategy relies on deliverable results rather than backdoor political arrangements.
1. Cross-Party Collaboration
- Working with Federal Appointees: Adeleke expressed willingness to work alongside opposition stakeholders—including ministers and presidential aides—if it furthers President Tinubu's developmental framework for the state and region.
- Open Support Without Pretext: Rejecting accusations of playing double games, he asserted that when he pledges support, he delivers without hidden motives ("they don't call me 'talk and do' for nothing").
2. Reliance on Performance
- Re-election Mandate: Adeleke rejected claims that his endorsement of the President is designed to curry federal favor for his own gubernatorial race, maintaining that his performance in office remains his sole electoral backing.
"A lot of people feel like it's because of politics, maybe I want him to support me. No, it is my work that people look at to support me."
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