OSOGBO, Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling on Nigerians to exercise patience with ongoing federal reforms while emphasizing regional political considerations and continued cooperation between state and federal authorities.
The governor’s remarks were made in a public statement attributed to him during a media engagement in Osun State in 2026, where he addressed journalists and political correspondents on governance, national unity, and the direction of federal policies under the Tinubu administration.
In the statement, Adeleke expressed support for the president, referencing Tinubu’s connection to Osun State and the broader South-West region as part of his justification for political backing. He appealed to Nigerians to allow the administration time to implement its reform agenda, noting that policy outcomes often require sustained periods before full impact is seen.
Adeleke also stated that the federal government has made financial efforts through disbursements to state governments aimed at supporting development initiatives across the federation. He framed these interventions as part of collaborative governance between the federal and subnational levels.
In the remarks attributed to him, the governor said: “I am supporting President Tinubu because he has roots in Osun State, and because it is the turn of the South. Nigerians should please give him time to implement his reforms. He has also made efforts in releasing funds to state governors to support development across the federation.”
The statement reflects Adeleke’s broader political positioning since 2026, during which he has publicly aligned with calls for stability and continuity in federal policy implementation, particularly in relation to economic reforms and infrastructure development. His comments come at a time when Nigeria continues to experience intense national debate over inflation, subsidy removal effects, currency reforms, and state-level fiscal adjustments.
President Bola Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023, has implemented a series of economic policy changes including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange market unification. These policies have generated both support and criticism across political and civil society circles, with governors from various states weighing in on their impact on local economies.
Adeleke’s remarks also align with earlier public positions he has taken in 2026, where he reiterated political support for Tinubu in the context of South-West regional solidarity and governance cooperation. In previous statements released through official channels, he described collaboration with the federal government as necessary for infrastructure development and economic coordination.
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official response from the Presidency specifically addressing Adeleke’s latest quoted remarks. Federal authorities have consistently maintained that ongoing reforms are aimed at long-term economic stabilization and fiscal restructuring.
The comments add to a wider pattern of political endorsements and reconciliatory statements from state governors across Nigeria, as the country moves deeper into the 2026–2027 political cycle, with increasing attention on governance performance, party alignments, and regional interests.
Political analysts note that such statements from serving governors often reflect both developmental negotiations with the federal government and strategic positioning within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, particularly in the South-West where Tinubu maintains strong political influence.
Adeleke’s statement continues to generate discussion in political circles, reflecting broader national conversations on leadership, economic reform, and intergovernmental cooperation in Nigeria’s federal system.
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