Members of the Osun State House of Assembly have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Governor Ademola Adeleke, endorsing him for a second term ahead of the 2026 governorship election. During a plenary session on Tuesday, the 26-member assembly, comprised of 25 members from the Peoples Democratic Party and one from the All Progressives Congress, expressed their full support for the hi governor.
Presiding over the session, Speaker Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun praised the governor’s achievements in celebration of his 65th birthday. He commended the governor for his dedication to the development of Osun State, highlighting his impactful governance and commitment to his five-point agenda.
The Speaker emphasised that the lawmakers, as representatives of the people, took pride in the governor’s leadership and urged him to continue striving for even greater accomplishments.
While inviting his colleagues to share their thoughts on the endorsement, Hon. Simeon Popoola, representing the Boripe-Boluwaduro State Constituency, delivered heartfelt tribute to the governor, praising his integrity and genuine nature. “Politics aside, Mr. Governor is a plain-minded personality, loving and genuine. These attributes have greatly assisted him in his performance,” he remarked.
The motion for the vote of confidence was initiated by Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi, representing the Obokun State Constituency and seconded by Hon. Taofiq Olayiwola from Ede South State Constituency. Following the motion, the Speaker called for a vote, and the chamber resonated with enthusiastic “Ayes,” solidifying the Assembly’s endorsement of Governor Adeleke.
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