Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and his nephew, Davido Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence that he will secure a second term in office, declaring that there is “no vacancy in Abeere” as the state prepares for the August 15 governorship election.
Adeleke made the remarks in a post shared on his official X handle on Friday while travelling for his re-election campaign, just weeks before voters head to the polls in the election scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission for August 15, 2026.
In the post, the governor mixed campaign optimism with references to music, saying he was listening to ORIADE, the new album by his nephew, Davido, during his journey.
“ON THE ROAD again for the Imole ReElection Campaign, and I’m listening to ORIADE the new Album by my Nephew @davido which is CONSTANTLY reminding me of the AMAZING GRACE that has been MY LIGHT and GUIDE this last 3 and half years that I have been Governor of Osun State,” he wrote.
Responding to critics of his repeated calls for peace, Adeleke insisted that his approach should not be mistaken for weakness.
“They say my call for peace is weak, but I KNOW WHO I BE.”
The governor also urged his supporters to remain confident of victory, insisting that his administration would be returned for another term.
“TELL EVERYBODY: Imole is winning his Re-Election on August 15. If you ask JULIE or anyone In Osun State, they will tell you no vacancy in Abeere, those perpetuating violence against our people are ALREADY FALLING.”
He concluded the post with another reference to Davido’s album, writing:
“B4 B4 it was ZANZIBAR for tourism. Now YAYA and everyone is saying GIMMIE DAT TING in Osun. Oh…. YAYA!”
Adeleke’s comments come a day after candidates participating in the Osun State governorship election signed a peace accord in Osogbo on Thursday, July 30, committing themselves to a peaceful campaign and violence-free election.
The peace accord, facilitated ahead of the poll, urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to conduct their campaigns responsibly and avoid actions capable of undermining the credibility of the electoral process.
The August 15 governorship election is expected to be keenly contested, with political parties intensifying campaigns across the state in the final weeks before voting.
