Osun APC Dismisses Governor Adeleke, Forms New Campaign Council for Tinubu
Osun APC has expelled Governor Ademola Adeleke from its campaign structure and established a 168‑member Presidential and Parliamentary Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 bid.
In Brief
- •Osun APC has expelled Governor Ademola Adeleke from its campaign structure and established a 168‑member Presidential and Parliamentary Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 bid.
- •Adeleke, now a member of the Accord Party, inaugurated a 344‑member campaign council in Osogbo and positioned himself as Tinubu’s state coordinator.
- •The new council lists Bola Oyebamiji as Director‑General and Tajudeen Lawal as Deputy Director‑General, and includes all three APC senatorial candidates, nine House of Reps candidates and four former deputy governors.
- •The council’s mandate is to secure massive votes for Tinubu and all APC National and State Assembly candidates in Osun State.
- •The move follows a controversy over Adeleke’s unilateral decision to work only for Tinubu, a stance rejected by the party leadership.
Why It Matters
The reshuffle signals a deep rift within the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress, potentially affecting the party’s cohesion and electoral strategy in a key state. By sidelining a sitting governor and creating a parallel campaign structure, the APC risks fragmenting its voter base and weakening its unified front in the 2027 presidential election. The decision also underscores the growing influence of the Accord Party and the strategic importance of state-level campaign coordination in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Key Details
- New Council Size
- 168 members
- Adeleke's Council Size
- 344 members
- Director‑General
- Bola Oyebamiji
- Deputy Director‑General
- Tajudeen Lawal
- Adeleke's Party
- Accord Party
Context & Background
The Osun APC’s abrupt dismissal of Governor Ademola Adeleke follows his recent switch to the Accord Party and his unilateral establishment of a separate campaign council, a move that has sparked controversy among senior party leaders.
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