Ahead of Saturday guber election, a gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Mr Adedamola Adebayo, popularly known as Fryo, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s reelection bid.
The Nation recalls that factional PDP conducted a primary in December 2025 where Adebayo emerged as the candidate after polling 919 votes out of 957 cast shortly after Adeleke left the party. But later, the exercise was not recognised by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Meanwhile, Adebayo while addressing newsmen on Wednesday, said the decision to endorse Governor Adeleke, followed extensive consultations, sober reflection and assessment of the political circumstances in the state.
‘I have arrived at this decision based on my assessment of the political circumstances in our state and my conviction that, at this particular moment, this is the direction I am prepared to support.
‘I encourage all PDP members, supporters and party structures across the state who believe in my leadership and judgment to support the emergence of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at the August 15 gubernatorial election,’ Adebayo stated.
Adebayo called for a peaceful poll, urging political leaders, candidates and supporters to reject violence, intimidation and hate speech.
‘Osun State is bigger than any individual. Osun State is bigger than any political party. And Osun State is certainly bigger than any election. We must allow the people to exercise their democratic rights freely and peacefully,’ he said