Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says President Bola Tinubu is the one who lost in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. In comments published by multiple outlets, Momodu argues the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship figures did not win in a way that reflects Tinubu’s standing, and he frames the election outcome as a setback for the Tinubu-linked political project.
Momodu also contends that APC’s governorship candidates, Bola Oyebamiji and Gbeyega Oyetola, were “name droppers” who relied on Tinubu’s popularity during the campaign rather than establishing individual political strength. He further states that the APC is concerned about the message Osun sends to voters ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that the electorate may respond on the basis of perceived merit and local preference rather than national political influence.
One reported aspect of his explanation is his reference to campaign and public attention, including claims about social media activity around the election and concerns that counting would have been manipulated had the process not been closely monitored. The sources present Momodu’s claims as his perspective rather than verified findings.
