The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke denied having a political agreement with President Bola Tinubu [1].
The denial addresses claims regarding the governor's support for the president's 2027 re-election bid. These assertions suggest a calculated political bargain rather than independent support, which could influence political alignments within Osun State.
According to the council, any support for the president is rooted in his performance and the reforms he has implemented since taking office [1]. The spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council said, "We've no political agreement with Tinubu" [4].
The response follows claims made by Keyamo, which the governor's camp has now formally rejected [1]. The council maintains that the relationship between the state government and the federal presidency is not based on a secret deal, but rather on the merits of the current administration's governance [1].
By distancing itself from the notion of a political trade, the Adeleke camp seeks to frame its alignment as a matter of principle. This positioning allows the governor to maintain a level of independence while still acknowledging the federal government's efforts [1].
The dispute highlights the ongoing tension between state leadership and federal representatives as the 2027 election cycle begins to shape political strategies across Nigeria [1]. The Imole Campaign Council continues to emphasize that their public stance is not the result of a private negotiation [4].
“"We've no political agreement with Tinubu"”
This denial is a strategic move to preserve Governor Adeleke's political autonomy. By attributing his support to the president's performance rather than a deal, Adeleke avoids the perception of being a puppet of the federal government while still maintaining a functional relationship with the presidency ahead of the 2027 elections.
