Osun Poll: ‘I’m a Bulldozer, Not Afraid of Federal Might’ — Adeleke
Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has said he is not intimidated by the alleged support of the Federal Government and some state governors for the All Progressives Congress candidate ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Adeleke described himself as a “bulldozer” and said he was ready to face what he described as federal might and the influence of governors backing his opponent.
The governor spoke on Tuesday during the Arise Townhall Meeting for Osun governorship candidates, where he dismissed suggestions that the presence of governors supporting the APC candidate would determine the outcome of the election.
“I am a bulldozer. I am not afraid of federal might and governors backing the APC candidate. If they like, they should bring all the governors,” Adeleke said.
He said some of the governors supporting his opponent were his friends, but argued that their political influence would not translate into votes for the APC candidate.
“Those governors are my friends. I am a civilised administrator. They won’t vote; they can only come and dance, and after the election, we will meet,” he said.
Adeleke also rejected allegations that his administration had militarised the state, insisting that he did not have the constitutional authority to deploy the armed forces.
“I did not militarise Osun. I have no such capacity. I am not the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,” he said.
The governor’s comments came amid heightened political activity across Osun ahead of Saturday’s election, with the major political parties stepping up their campaigns and mobilisation efforts.
Adeleke is seeking re-election, while the APC’s Bola Oyebamiji and candidates from other political parties are also campaigning for the governorship seat.
