Adeleke Expresses Confidence and Warns Against Violence Ahead of Osun Election

Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed confidence in winning the Osun governorship election if it is free and fair, while also urging President Tinubu to intervene in alleged extrajudicial killings in the state. He warned against a repeat of the 1983 crisis and called on workers to support his candidacy.

3 Aug, 21:39 — 4 Aug, 00:13

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Why this matters

Governorship elections in Nigeria are crucial for state-level governance and can significantly impact local development and public services. Governor Adeleke's confidence and calls for participation highlight the importance of the upcoming poll for the political landscape of Osun State.

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed confidence ahead of the governorship election
The governorship election is scheduled for August 15

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Governor Adeleke is confident ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

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Osun workers have expressed support for Governor Adeleke's re-election bid.

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Governor Adeleke is not under pressure regarding the upcoming election.

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Governor Adeleke urged citizens to vote despite intimidation.

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Osun workers expressing support for Governor Adeleke's re-election bid

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Governor Adeleke urging citizens to vote despite intimidation

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vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedReports governor's statement and worker support neutrally

punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualFocuses on governor's direct statements, no pressure

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The coverage from both outlets appears largely neutral, focusing on direct quotes and statements from the governor without overt political endorsement or criticism.

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Adeleke alleges extrajudicial killings, urges Tinubu intervention

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, alleges extrajudicial killings in the state and urges President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure a free and fair e Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-alleges-extrajudicial-killings-urges-tinubu-intervention/

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair — Adeleke

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has expressed confidence in victory in the August 15 governorship election, if it is conducted in a free and fair manner. The post Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair — Adeleke appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: vanguard-ng · 3 Aug, 21:39|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair — Adeleke

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Adeleke Expresses Confidence and Warns Against Violence Ahead of Osun Election

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Adeleke alleges extrajudicial killings, urges Tinubu intervention

Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair — Adeleke

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Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair — Adeleke

Adeleke alleges extrajudicial killings, urges Tinubu intervention

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