Adeleke: I'm Ready to Face Any Pressure in Osun Election

The Osun State Governor and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, said he is not scared of the Federal Government's support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate ahead of Saturday's election.

Adeleke called himself a "bulldozer" and said he is ready to confront what he sees as federal pressure and the backing of governors for his opponent.

He made this statement on Tuesday during the Arise Townhall Meeting. He believes that the presence of governors supporting the APC candidate will not change the election results.

“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 mentioned that the governors supporting his rival are his friends. He highlighted that while they can campaign, they will not vote for the APC candidate.

“Those governors are my friends. I am a civilised administrator. They won’t vote; they can only come and dance, and after the election, we will meet,” he said.

Adeleke also responded to claims that he has militarized Osun State. He said he does not have the power to deploy the military.

“I did not militarise Osun. I have no such capacity. I am not the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,” he stated.

His comments come at a time when political activities are high in Osun State. Major parties are ramping up campaigns and mobilizing support ahead of the governorship election.