Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says he had no electoral deal with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) around his re-election, rejecting claims that the ADC collaborated with his party or allied figures to influence the outcome. The denial follows statements from ADC officials disputing the results and explaining the party’s low vote haul.
Premium Times and other outlets report that ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi alleged that the ADC’s performance was linked to a collaboration tied to Accord and/or Mr Adeleke’s political grouping. Adeleke counters those assertions in a statement, saying ADC was not part of the “rainbow coalition” or alliance that supported his campaign. He adds that ADC was never part of the effort that helped secure victory.
A key focus across the reports is the response and what it implies for political responsibility after the vote. One outlet also cites the election’s vote distribution, with Adeleke’s side leading over major challengers, while ADC trailed far behind.
