Governor Adeleke Accuses Osun APC of Plotting to Disrupt August Election Following Internal Surveys Predicting Major Defeat

Governor Ademola Adeleke accuses Osun APC of planning to disrupt the August 15 election as polls show his approval rating remains as high as 72 percent.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from THISDAYLIVE

Allegations of Pre-Election Sabotage and Desperation

Governor Ademola Adeleke has launched a scathing critique against his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Through a formal statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor accused the opposition of orchestrating schemes to disrupt the electoral process scheduled for August 15. The administration contends that these moves are born out of a profound fear of imminent defeat, as the opposition allegedly realizes that the electorate has largely rejected their platform. According to the governor, the APC is now resorting to anti-democratic measures in a last ditch effort to seize power.

Internal Polls Reveal Significant Popularity Gap

The tension surrounding the upcoming vote is intensified by data purportedly originating from within the opposition's own camp. The governor's office revealed that opinion surveys commissioned by the Osun APC between late 2025 and March 2026 consistently placed the party’s popularity below the 30 percent mark. In contrast, Governor Adeleke’s approval ratings are reported to fluctuate between 68 and 72 percent. This statistical disparity is being characterized by the state government as a serious nightmare for the opposition, suggesting that the public's overwhelming support for the incumbent has left his rivals with little traditional path to victory.

Dispel of Federal Interference Myths

The political climate in Osun State has also been influenced by recent disclosures regarding the federal government's stance on the election. The statement from the governor's spokesperson noted that revelations by Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi concerning President Bola Tinubu’s position have unsettled the Oyetola faction. These reports suggest that there will be no external manipulation or federal interference in the electoral process. Once it became clear that the election would rely solely on local mandates rather than external influence, the opposition’s desperation reportedly deepened, leading to what the administration describes as failed schemes to destabilize the state.