Veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has sent a strongly worded message to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the state’s governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Momodu, in what he described as a candid message to his “twin brother,” urged the governor to remain steadfast and place his trust in God as the state approaches what promises to be a closely watched political contest.
The message comes against the backdrop of heightened political tensions in Osun, where Adeleke, who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) amid the party’s internal crisis, is contesting his second term on the platform of the Accord Party. INEC’s final list shows 14 political parties participating in the election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) fielding former Osun Commissioner for Finance, Bola Oyebamiji, as its candidate.
Momodu wrote:
“My Twin Brother, I'm led in spirit to send you this brief message, for posterity sake. PLEASE, take note of the following.”
He warned Adeleke against assuming that the electoral contest would be straightforward, expressing concern about the ability of the electoral system to withstand political pressure.
“Let no one deceive you that INEC, under the complete control of PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU will organize free, fair and credible ELECTION in OSUN State next week, AUGUST 15, 2026,” Momodu stated.
He further alleged that the APC-led federal government could regard the Osun election as a test ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
“The ruling APC government is determined to use your election as the dress rehearsal for their nefarious preparation for the Presidential election in January 2027,” he wrote, adding that political actors were allegedly prepared to pursue power at all costs.
Momodu also claimed that he had received warnings from people within the APC about possible developments during the election.
“We have a lot of friends in APC and we've been warned to expect ANY eventuality,” he said, alleging that the instruction to party foot-soldiers was to “GRAB OSUN by any means NECESSARY.”
These claims come amid an already charged political atmosphere in the state. Governor Adeleke himself has previously raised concerns about alleged threats to manipulate the election, while the APC has rejected such accusations and publicly stated that it intends to run an issue-based campaign focused on its policy alternatives.
INEC, meanwhile, has continued preparations for the August 15 election, including accreditation of observers and media organisations. The commission has also publicly reiterated the election date and its responsibilities as the body constitutionally mandated to conduct elections.
Beyond the electoral warning, Momodu's message contained a strong expression of confidence in Adeleke's record in office.
“Please, hold on tightly to GOD as you've always been. We are proud of the uncommon work you've done, and doing. Let them campaign with the work they did in the past... Little or nothing to show,” he wrote.
The Osun government has highlighted several programmes and projects under Adeleke, including road construction and rehabilitation, healthcare interventions, cooperative financing, youth and women empowerment initiatives, and rural infrastructure development. The state government says its cooperative programmes alone have provided billions of naira in interest-free financing to beneficiaries.
Momodu concluded his message with a personal expression of solidarity:
“YOU ARE LOVED...”
His intervention adds another voice to the increasingly intense public conversation surrounding the Osun governorship election, with both major political camps seeking to convince voters that their candidate represents the better path for the state.
As August 15 approaches, the ultimate decision remains with the voters of Osun State, while the credibility of the electoral process will depend on the ability of all political actors, security agencies, election officials and citizens to uphold the rules and respect the outcome of a transparent poll.
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