Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, despite his membership of the Accord Party, urging Nigerians to support the president for a second term.
Adeleke made the declaration on Wednesday at the inauguration of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu/All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he promised to work towards Tinubu’s return to Aso Rock.
The governor, who was named the coordinator of Tinubu’s campaign in Osun State, called on Nigerians to support the president and pray for his administration’s success, arguing that another term would enable him to complete ongoing projects.
“I am here to throw my weight behind Tinubu’s return to Aso Rock. Let us rise from every nook and corner to support the President. Let him come and complete the good work he has begun,” Adeleke said.
He added, “I want you to continue to pray for Mr President because if he succeeds, we all succeed. I know we will get there.”
Adeleke, popularly known for his energetic dancing, also joined Tinubu in dancing and singing after his speech, drawing cheers from attendees at the campaign council’s inauguration.
The governor’s endorsement comes amid efforts by the APC to secure support from influential political figures outside its ranks ahead of the 2027 general election.
Adeleke belongs to the Accord Party, while Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, who is a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, has also been named a coordinator of Tinubu’s campaign in his state.
The revised campaign council equally named Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, as coordinator for Rivers State and the FCT.
APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the ruling party had approached the governors and other opposition figures to seek their support for Tinubu’s re-election.
Tinubu heads the campaign council, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Yilwatda serving as vice-chairmen.
The expanded campaign structure is part of the APC’s preparations for the 2027 general election, as the party seeks to mobilise support across the country.
