The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has berated Governor Ademola Adeleke over his recent remarks against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the governor as ‘confused and overwhelmed with fear.’
The Nation reports that Adeleke had alleged that the APC was victimising his supporters and urged President Tinubu to caution party leaders in Osun State, particularly the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
Speaking in Yoruba at a campaign rally in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, yesterday, AMBO told a crowd of supporters:
‘Adeleke, the outgoing governor, is really confused and doesn’t know what to say anymore with his scathing remarks against President Tinubu and our leader, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola. He is overwhelmed with fear of losing the coming election, hence his blame game. I have visited 27 of the 30 local government areas in the state, and the message is clear-the people will chase the dance away from government. We are widely accepted.’
He added: ‘Dancing is enough; it is time to work and move the state forward. We are not deterred by his blackmail. He thinks 2026 will be like 2022, when he rigged our party out.’
Oyebamiji recalled that when Adeleke assumed office after the 2022 governorship election, his administration searched through APC’s records to probe expenditures and financial transactions but found nothing. ‘When we take over government after winning the August 15 poll, we will not waste time on probes. We will focus on delivering good and impactful governance to our people,’ he stated.
Earlier, during visits to monarchs in Ayedade, Irewole, and Isokan Federal Constituency, traditional rulers prayed for AMBO’s success. The Olufi of Gbongan, Oba Adetoyese Oyeniyi, urged his subjects to vote for Oyebamiji, noting that the strength of their votes would be used to negotiate development when the APC candidate assumes office.
Similarly, the Akire of Ikire, Oba Olarewaju Akinola, expressed confidence that Oyebamiji would win the governorship race.