Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, along with members of his cabinet, met with All Progressives Congress (APC) leader Chief Bisi Akande in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
The closed-door meeting took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2024.
Among the attendees were the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun; the Secretary to the Osun State Government, Teslim Igbalaye; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye; and the Commissioner for Information and Civil Orientation, Kolapo Alimi, among others.
While the details of the meeting are yet to be revealed, some individuals claim that Adeleke’s meeting with Akande, a former governor of Osun State, was solely a courtesy visit.
Others, however, suggest it may be a strategic move to secure a favorable position ahead of the 2026 governorship election, in which Adeleke is seeking a second term.
Osun Governor Adeleke Meets APC Leader Bisi Akande in Ibadan Amid Political Speculations
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, alongside members of his cabinet, met with All Progressives Congress (APC) leader and former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The closed-door meeting, held on Tuesday, March 4, 2024, was attended by key government officials, including the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun; Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye; and Commissioner for Information and Civil Orientation, Kolapo Alimi.
While the purpose of the meeting remains undisclosed, sources offer differing interpretations. Some describe it as a mere courtesy visit, while others speculate it could be a strategic move by Adeleke to strengthen his political alliances ahead of the 2026 governorship election, where he is expected to seek re-election.
