African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu tells Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke that next weekend’s governorship election will be used by President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “dress rehearsal” for the 2027 presidential election, according to reports from Daily Post Nigeria and Nigerian Eye.
Momodu makes the claim as a warning to Adeleke ahead of the Osun vote, arguing that the election will not be free, fair, and credible. He says INEC will not conduct an impartial process and portrays Tinubu as controlling the electoral body. Both outlets report that Momodu attributes this concern to instructions he claims APC members in Osun have received, including using “any means necessary” to secure victory.
The coverage largely focuses on Momodu’s allegations and his message posted on X, rather than presenting responses from the APC, INEC, or other officials. The outlets do not cite additional evidence in the excerpts provided, leaving the claims unverified within the reporting.
