Adeleke boasts: I’m too popular, nobody can defeat me in Osun guber election

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed confidence in retaining his seat in the 2026 governorship election in the state.

Adeleke described himself as a popular politician, saying his achievements and goodwill will enhance his re-election chances.

The governor stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after he was screened by the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Panel in Abuja on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

He expressed confidence that the federal might will not influence the outcome of the election because he is popular and the people of Osun State have much love for him.

Adeleke said: “I’m so confident I’m going to win. If I could defeat an incumbent and now that I’m the governor, within two years, it’s unprecedented what we have achieved in less than two years. I’m so confident that nobody can beat us there.

“How can I be scared? I’m too popular! Anywhere I go, people love me and everybody say ‘Imole’.

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“Anywhere I go, throughout this country, even among the All Progressives Congress (APC) people, I have some friends as well as in other parties.

“Just take APC as a case study: anytime they’re having a party or an event, I’ll go there, I’ll take over and they all love me.

“If you are not performing, that’s when you’ll be scared. When you have your people behind you, you don’t have to fear.”

Adeleke stated that he is optimistic that President Bola Tinubu will not want to be dabble into the state election, but would rather ensure free, fair and credible election.

Also speaking to newsmen, the Chairman of Osun State PDP Governorship Screening Committee, Adebayo Adepoju, described the screening as a smooth process.

The Star