Adeleke Thanks for the Major Ijesaland Endorsement

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo

Governor Ademola Adeleke praised the strong support he received from the people of Ijesa North Federal Constituency during his re‑election campaign, noting that the Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) has become increasingly unpopular among Osun voters.

Speaking yesterday at the launch of 10,000 Imole canvassers organized by Ijesa North Federal Constituency House of Representatives Accord candidate Hon. Pelumi Olajengbesi in Ijebu‑jesa, the governor said the large turnout proved that Accord has grown stronger despite the defection of some lawmakers.

He commended the Ijesa people for staying loyal to his administration and the Accord, and praised Hon. Olajengbesi for delivering a powerful performance under Accord leaders from the zone, calling the candidate “a David destined to defeat all Goliaths in the opposition party.”

The governor, who observed that the APC is increasingly fearful of Accord’s growing strength across the state and is becoming desperate as it faces rejection by the electorate, warned that no amount of violence could alter the people’s affection for Accord.

He urged voters to return to the polls in large numbers on election day.

He said: “Let me commend the good people of Ijesaland, my own people, for coming out massively today to show our enemies that they are fully with us.”

“This massive presence proves that Accord has become stronger despite the defection of some lawmakers.”

“I want to applaud Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi for pulling a strong show under Accord leaders from Ijesaland. He is the David of this generation destined to defeat all Goliaths in the opposition party.”

“No amount of violence can change the love of the people for Accord, let us come out on the day of election to vote massively. Our vote is our voice.”

In his address, Olajengbesi, spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council and Ijesa North Federal Constituency Accord candidate, explained that the event was organized not only to inaugurate the 10,000 canvassers but also to demonstrate the full love and support of Ijesa people for Governor Ademola Adeleke.

He added that the people of Ijesa North Federal Constituency understand that his own victory and the governor’s re‑election are the only ways to free Ijesa North from darkness and oppression.

He said: “I want to thank you, Your Excellency, for honouring us with your presence. This event is put together to officially inaugurate the 10,000 canvassers we have assembled for your re‑election but more importantly to show you that the people of Ijesaland love you dearly and are fully with you.”

“The people of Ijesa North are aware that my victory and your re‑election as Governor of this state is the only way to liberate Ijesa North from darkness and from the hand of its oppressor, and we are solidly behind you.”

Also speaking at the event, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Hon. Sunday Bisi, declared that the votes Governor Adeleke will secure in Ijesaland in the forthcoming election will exceed those of Ede, his hometown.

“I want to assure the Governor that both Ijesha North and South are solidly behind him. I assure you, Mr. Governor, that your votes in Ijesa land will supersede those of Ede,” he declared.