The political tension in Osun State has continued to rise as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trade words over the screening of Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
Governor Adeleke was screened on Thursday at the PDP National Secretariat, Legacy House, Abuja, along with other aspirants of the party. The exercise was held behind closed doors and attended by key party leaders, including the South West Vice Chairman, Kamarudeen Ajisafe, Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, SSG Teslim Igbalaye, and Commissioners Dr. B.T. Salami and Rev. Bunmi Jenyo.
After the screening, Governor Adeleke told newsmen that he had fulfilled his promises to the people and expressed confidence that his achievements would earn him victory in the 2026 election.
“We have delivered good governance to our people in Osun. Our records and popularity are unmatched. With God and the people on our side, we are ready for another victory,” Adeleke said.
He also said his administration’s performance had brought massive support from the public and that he trusted the Federal Government to ensure a free and fair election.
However, the APC in Osun State reacted sharply, describing the screening as a face-saving move after what it claimed was Adeleke’s failed attempt to defect to the party.
In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC accused Governor Adeleke of running a “shallow and wasteful administration.”
The statement alleged that more than ₦60 billion had been spent on the Governor’s Office in 35 months without employing new teachers. It also accused the government of poor funding of education, which allegedly forced tertiary institutions to hike fees.
The APC further claimed that over 32,000 citizens were scammed under a fake teacher recruitment scheme, adding that Adeleke’s leadership was “full of mismanagement, misplaced priorities, and waste.”
The party maintained that the governor’s re-election bid was already “dead on arrival,” insisting that the people of Osun had “screened him out” with their dissatisfaction.
According to the APC,
“No political party can save Adeleke from defeat. The people of Osun are tired of poor governance and are waiting for 2026 to reclaim their mandate.”
Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke and the PDP have dismissed all allegations, maintaining that the people remain solidly behind the current administration because of its developmental strides across the state.
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