Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola says Governor Ademola Adeleke and his supporters will “cry” after the Osun State governorship election on Saturday. The former Osun governor and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) makes the remark in advance of the August 15 poll.
The outlets describe the statement as coming amid heightened political tension in Osun, where Adeleke seeks a second term. One source notes that Adeleke is seeking re-election reported to be under the Accord Party, contesting against an APC candidate and other contenders.
Both reports also contextualize Oyetola’s position by pointing to his own past loss in the 2022 Osun governorship election to Adeleke. They add that Oyetola has previously said Adeleke’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would not stop the APC from reclaiming the governorship seat. The accounts focus on Oyetola’s public prediction rather than providing new voting or campaign details.
