The Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, says he is not intimidated by the fabled federal might and the support of state governors for the All Progressives Congress ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Speaking on Tuesday during the Arise Townhall Meeting, Adeleke described himself as a “bulldozer” and said he was prepared to confront what he called “Federal might” and the influence of governors campaigning for his opponent.
Adeleke dismissed suggestions that the presence and support of serving governors could influence the outcome of the election, saying their participation in the APC campaign would not translate into votes.
“I am a bulldozer. I am not afraid of Federal might and governors backing the APC candidate. If they like, they should bring all the governors,” Adeleke said.
He said the governors supporting the APC candidate were his friends, adding that they were free to campaign and mobilize support for their party’s candidate but would not be able to vote in the election.
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“Those governors are my friends. I am a civilized administrator. They won’t vote; they can only come and dance, and after the election, we will meet,” he said.
Adeleke also rejected allegations that his administration had militarized Osun State, arguing that he lacked the constitutional authority to deploy the armed forces.
“I did not militarize Osun. I have no such capacity. I am not the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,” he said.
The governor’s comments come amid heightened political activities across Osun State, with parties intensifying campaigns, mobilization and voter engagement ahead of Saturday’s poll.
Adeleke, who is seeking another term in office, is facing the APC candidate in a closely watched contest, with both camps working to consolidate their support bases across the state.
Daily Trust
