Governor Adeleke Urges Osun Residents to Uphold Their Democratic Rights in 2026

• Cracks, fear, dissolution grips APC as Omisore’s soldiers, brother quit party

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke urged the people of the state to rise and defend their democratic rights ahead of the upcoming governorship election.

The governor spoke at the official launch of his re‑election campaign at Freedom Park in Osogbo, stating that voters could not be intimidated in exercising their voting rights.

He said, “This is our state, the cradle of Yoruba nation, by God’s grace, and the people’s support, continuity shall prevail.”

“We reject violence and we declare our readiness to protect and defend our rights and our people,” he added.

Adeleke told the crowd, “Let me start by assuring you all – Accord will be on the ballot. Your votes will count and I will be re‑elected as your governor on August 15th.”

“All lawful means are being deployed to sustain and retain our rights to vote and be voted for. We will not bow to dark forces; we remain courageous and we shall again be victorious by the special grace of God.”

He said, “I charge you to hold your head high. There should be no dull moment. From this assembly for democracy, the light of good governance must continue to spread to all corners of Osun state.”

“Go out to all voting units, mobilise for the Accord. Our party remains a duly registered political party in this country. Rule of law must prevail. Democracy must survive.”

Cracks, Fear, Dissolution Grips Osun APC as Omisore’s Soldiers, Brother Quit Party

Palpable fear enveloped the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State as the younger brother of the party’s former national secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Akinsore Omisore, and former Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lawal Olayemi, resigned from the party.

In recent time, hundreds of Omisore’s supporters had resigned their membership of APC, throwing stakeholders into a state of confusion.

Akinsore’s resignation letter was dated June 15, 2026, and addressed to the APC chairman of Moore Ward, Ife East Local Government Area, Ile‑Ife.

Akinsore stated that his decision was based on personal convictions after careful consideration.

He appreciated the opportunity to have been associated with the party in the past.

Akinsore wrote, “I hereby formally tender my resignation as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect.”

He requested that his name be removed from the party’s membership records and that he be formally withdrawn from all APC activities.

Olayemi, a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, also announced his resignation from APC, in a letter addressed to the party chairman of Ward 8, Isokan Local Government Area.

He said his decision followed consultations with his family, political leaders, associates, and stakeholders.

Olayemi said the decision was also influenced by his personal convictions and future political direction.