Osun Governorship Candidate Adeleke Confident of Victory, Seeks Tinubu's Intervention

Osun State governorship candidate Ademola Adeleke expressed confidence in winning the upcoming election if it is free and fair, while also urging President Tinubu to intervene in recent killings in the state and prevent a repeat of the 1983 crisis.

3 Aug, 21:35 — 3 Aug, 21:39

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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

Coverage leans: balanced

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 urges Tinubu to intervene in Osun killings

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke calls on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in alleged extrajudicial killings and ensure a free and fair election in Os Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-urges-tinubu-to-intervene-in-osun-killings/

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vanguard-ngMixed2h 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: punch-ng · 3 Aug, 21:35|Full coverage: 2 · 5m|Window: 5m

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Adeleke urges Tinubu to intervene in Osun killings

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Osun Governorship Candidate Adeleke Confident of Victory, Seeks Tinubu's Intervention

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Adeleke urges Tinubu to intervene in Osun killings

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

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Adeleke urges Tinubu to intervene in Osun killings

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

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