The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Abeokuta South State Constituency II, Adeoye Adewale Adeniran, has said the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State should not be decided by political popularity or financial influence, but by credibility, honesty, competence and commitment to public service.

Adeoye made the call at the weekend while addressing PDP members in Ward 14, Onikolobo, urging voters to look beyond billboards, rallies and vote-buying.

He asserted that Ogun residents must examine the character and track record of those seeking to lead the state, referencing recent concerns raised by the party’s senatorial candidate for Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo.

Recall that Obasanjo had questioned the integrity of APC governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, aka Yayi.

Adeoye said the assertion that Adeola “lacks integrity” and “breaks trust” should not be dismissed as ordinary political rhetoric but treated as a serious concern raised by someone who had first-hand political dealings with him.

He also argued that the allegations should be viewed alongside the controversies surrounding the 2026 Federal Budget, where several civil society organisations, policy analysts and opposition voices questioned alleged budget padding, off-mandate projects, duplication of allocations and constituency projects inserted into agencies outside their statutory responsibilities.

“The people of Ogun must pay close attention when an experienced public servant like Senator Iyabo Obasanjo raises concerns about character and integrity. These are not issues that should be dismissed with kid gloves or viewed as mere campaign exchanges.

” Leadership begins with character and integrity remains the foundation upon which public trust is built,” Adeoye stated.

The PDP candidate linked the debate to national governance, citing public concerns over the 2026 Federal Budget and the role of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

“As chairman of that committee, Senator Adeola occupied a position that determines how Nigerians’ money is spent. Anytime questions are raised about transparency in budgeting, citizens deserve clear answers,” he stated.

Adeoye argued that elections determined by money and popularity have produced leaders who fail to deliver, saying “We cannot continue to recycle people who are causing our pains. Ogun people deserve leaders whose promises can be trusted and whose records show consistency.”

He argued that the party’s governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, is as an example of service-driven leadership, citing his humanitarian interventions and community development projects across Ogun as verifiable proof of commitment.

Adeoye however, pledged to champion legislation that prioritizes the people, urging voters across Abeokuta South and the entire state to resist vote-selling.

“Money given today will cost us dearly tomorrow. 2027 must be about competence, honesty and service. Character is not negotiable if we want a better Ogun,” he added.

Ahead of the 2027 elections, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has declared that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is not the preferred choice of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Momodu said indications are showing that Obasanjo is favourably disposed towards the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Speaking on News Central TV on Monday, the former presidential candidate also disclosed that Atiku will be President if he is destined to be.

The veteran journalist also said the outcome of the 2027 presidential election would be determined by Nigerians’ assessment of the All Progressives Congress, APC, administration’s performance rather than divisions within the opposition.

He said: “The truth here is that President Obasanjo never prosecuted Atiku, we all knew what led to their beef. It’s a political season and everybody has their strategies and from what I have read and heard from impeccable sources it’s obvious that Obasanjo might be supporting former governor Peter Obi-Kwankwaso ticket.

“I read somewhere yesterday where my friend, Osuntokun said Obasanjo is the main sponsor of that ticket. If Atiku is destined to be President of Nigeria, no force will be able to stop it.

“So we are watching and it’s obvious that Atiku is not Obasanjo’s favourite candidate, I thought the issue has been laid to rest in 2019 because there is a video in circulation where Obasanjo described Atiku as the President to be, so I don’t know what resurrected that bitter feud between both of them.”

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‎Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has told Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to start packing his belongings out of the Government House before it is too late.

MURIC noted that this is necessary due to the fact the people of the state have rejected him.

The organisation spoke in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Isiaq Akintola on Monday.

Akintola alleged that the governor deceived the people of Osun State, noting that the recently commissioned flyover in Osogbo has been damaged just three weeks after its commissioning.

Akintola also stated that the governor turned his administration to a government of the people of Ede, his hometown.

He further condemned the governor for what he described as poor handling of local government affairs in the state.

“As preparations for the gubernatorial election in Osun on 15th August, 2026
‎enter top gear, we remind Governor Ademola Adeleke to start packing his dancing kits out of Oke-Fia Government House before it is too late.
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‎”For the flyover damaged after three weeks, for the alleged ‘edenisation’ of governance, for alleged mishandling of local government affairs, alleged examination malpractice, etc, we can’t look away.
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‎”Governor Adeleke has crossed the Rubicon. He will be roundly defeated in the coming gubernatorial election in Osun on 15th August, 2026. That will be his punishment for playing on the intelligence of Osun Muslims,” the statement said.
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