Adeleke Reconstitutes Campaign Council Ahead of Osun Governorship Poll
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reconstituted his campaign council to include former APC members ahead of the August 15 gubernatorial election, as allegations emerge over police conduct in the political contest.
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Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has reconstituted the Imole Campaign Council (TICC) to incorporate prominent defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a statement issued by his office and reported by Vanguard News. The move comes ahead of the August 15 governorship election and signals an effort to consolidate political support following a wave of defections to the Accord Party in the state.
The restructured campaign council now includes former APC leaders who recently switched allegiance to the Accord Party. According to Vanguard News, the inclusion of ex-APC figures is aimed at broadening the appeal of Adeleke’s re-election bid and strengthening grassroots mobilization. The development underscores shifting political alignments in Osun State as parties position for the upcoming poll.
Meanwhile, This Day reported that a group has raised concerns over alleged collusion between police officials and the APC, citing claims related to an assassination threat involving one Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo. While the report did not link Adeleke’s administration directly to the allegations, it highlights the tense security environment surrounding the electoral process. The nature and source of the claims remain under public scrutiny, with calls for independent oversight growing louder.
The dual developments—campaign restructuring and security-related accusations—reflect the high stakes of the governorship race. As the electoral timeline advances, Adeleke’s strategic inclusion of former opposition figures may influence voter dynamics, while unresolved allegations of state actor bias could test the credibility of law enforcement neutrality. The Independent National Electoral Commission has not issued a public statement on the matter.