Adeleke and Oyetola unite to secure 1.5 million votes for Tinubu

Author: Shina AbubakarPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Adeleke and Oyetola unite to secure 1.5 million votes for Tinubu

In Osogbo, Governor Ademola Adeleke and his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, pledged to work together to re-elect Bola Tinubu in 2027 and secure at least 1.5 million votes in Osun State. At the campaign launch, Government Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, deployed 10,000 canvassers and donated 30 vehicles and public-address equipment. Representatives of Oyetola and Adeleke urged political leaders and coalition partners to set aside their differences and mobilise for the president. Tompolo said the movement aimed to win at least 90 per cent of the votes in Osun for Tinubu.

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