Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday officially launched his re-election campaign, expressing confidence that he would secure a second term in office in the August 15 governorship election.
Speaking at the campaign flag-off held at Freedom Park, Osogbo, Adeleke told a large gathering of supporters and party members that his party, Accord, would be on the ballot and emerge victorious at the polls.
The governor described the campaign as a "divine journey to victory" and commended supporters for turning out in large numbers despite what he termed attempts by anti-democratic forces to frustrate the political process.
"I assure you all that Accord will be on the ballot, your votes will count, and I will be re-elected as your governor on August 15," Adeleke declared.
He said his administration was deploying all lawful means to protect the rights of citizens to vote and be voted for, insisting that democracy and the rule of law must prevail in the state.
Adeleke also revisited the lingering local government crisis in the state, congratulating Osun residents on what he described as victory in the dispute. He accused some individuals of illegally occupying council secretariats and called on security agencies to withdraw protection from them.
The governor specifically directed the Commissioner of Police to end support for what he termed the unlawful occupation of council offices and urged the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to account for council funds allegedly diverted in collaboration with sacked local government chairmen.
During the event, several groups, associations and defectors formally endorsed Adeleke's re-election bid. The governor welcomed the new members into the Accord fold and assured them of equal opportunities within the party.
Highlighting his administration's achievements since assuming office in 2022, Adeleke listed improvements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, water supply, digital economy development and fiscal transparency.
According to him, Osun State moved from 33rd position in national education rankings in 2022 to seventh place in both 2024 and 2025, while the state also won the National Primary Health Care Challenge in consecutive years.
He further claimed that Osun had reduced its debt burden by more than 40 per cent, achieved a top fiscal transparency rating and significantly improved access to clean water and public healthcare services.
Seeking a fresh mandate, Adeleke unveiled an updated five-point agenda focused on youth, women and workers' welfare; infrastructure development; agro-industrial expansion; affordable healthcare and education; and an improved business environment for job creation.
The governor also reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, describing the president as "our son, father and leader."
Adeleke urged residents to reject violence, defend their democratic rights and mobilise support for Accord ahead of the election.
"We will vote, our votes will count, and we shall be victorious," he said.
The Osun governorship election is scheduled for August 15, 2026.
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