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Demola Adeleke made politically through my sacrifice, ready to unseat him – Sen. Husain

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Senator Husain claims his sacrifice preserved the Adeleke’s political relevance in Osun State and declares his intention to unseat Governor Demola Adeleke in the 2026 election

Former lawmaker representing Osun West Senatorial District and current All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant in Osun State, Sen. Mudashiru Oyetunde Husain, has asserted that his unwavering loyalty to the APC was key in preserving the political relevance of the Adeleke family in Osun State.

Also read: Why Senator Mudashiru Husain remains the most competent choice for Osun governorship

He is now preparing to challenge the current governor in the upcoming election.

Sen. Husain, who served in the Senate between 2011 and 2015 under the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), defeated Senator Isiaka Adeleke to secure the seat.

Recounting the events leading to Adeleke’s return to prominence, Senator Husain said he was compelled by party leaders in 2015 to surrender his senatorial ticket to Isiaka Adeleke, who had just decamped from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) after losing the governorship ticket to Senator Iyiola Omisore.

“The party needed Adeleke’s base in Ede to shore up votes for our governorship candidate. Out of loyalty, I gave up my ticket and collapsed my structure for Adeleke and the party at large,” he revealed.

Tragically, Senator Isiaka Adeleke died in 2017, just two years into his term.

I have the capacity and experience to lead Osun State. I’m ready to unseat Demola Adeleke and restore purposeful governance under the APC.

In response, APC leaders once again turned to Sen. Husain to contest the bye-election and fill the vacant Senate seat; a testament to his enduring relevance and trust within the party.

But the political tides shifted unexpectedly.

According to Senator Husain, a faction within the APC supported Demola Adeleke, younger brother of the late Isiaka, to succeed him.

This move ultimately led Demola Adeleke to defect back to the PDP, where he secured the party’s ticket and continued the family’s political trajectory, eventually becoming governor.

“It was a painful betrayal,” Sen. Husain noted. “But I stayed with the party. If not for me, the image and political relevance of the Adeleke political dynasty would have been dead.”

Now, with Osun State’s 2026 gubernatorial race on the horizon, Senator Husain has formally declared his intention to run, expressing confidence in his capacity to lead.

“I have the capacity and experience to lead Osun State. I’m ready to unseat Demola Adeleke and restore purposeful governance under the APC,” he stated.

As the APC gears up for its primaries, Husain is widely seen as a top contender, drawing on his legislative experience and reputation for party loyalty.

The contest promises to be a defining moment in Osun’s political history.

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Senator Husain reaffirms loyal stand as the APC prepares to decide its Osun governorship primary, urging calm and unity among supporters

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“We will get it right with security,” Obasa …As Progressive Governors’ Forum Passes Vote of Confidence on President Tinubu

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Despite the pervasive insecurity around the country, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has affirmed that with the support of all Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would get it right with his concerted reengineering of the nation’s security architecture.

Speaking at the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting held Saturday, December 6, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Obasa said he did not doubt that President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government, would do all that they can to ensure that they secure the life and property of every Nigerian.

According to Obasa, “We have seen the president in action and how he is innovating and working hard to resolve our many challenges especially insecurity and we believe he will get it done. He’s still the man that can do it. That is why we must do everything within our powers to ensure that he is returned in 2027.”

Speaker Obasa teed off with robust commendations for the governors for their shared dedication and commitment to helping President Tinubu resolve Nigeria’s insecurity problem.

He urged them to galvanise their people when they return to their various states to be a part of the solution to Nigeria’s security challenge, and not stay aloof.

Speaker Obasa added that security is not just about the governors, “It is about everybody. We must all be involved in fighting this problem. We must give the President all the support that we can so that he will succeed in his attempts to redirect the trajectory of Nigeria.”

The PGF had converged on Lagos between December 5 and 6 for a meeting convened by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State, and hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

In a communique read by Governor Uzodinma, the governors passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu’s administration, and pledged support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and re-election in 2027.

The Forum, according to Governor Uzodinma, reviewed the security situation across the country and expressed appreciation for the improved coordination between federal, state, and local security structures, as well as the courage and sacrifices of security agencies and community volunteers. They also resolved to strengthen local security architecture in all the states.

Governor Uzodinma said that their two-day engagement provided an opportunity to review the nation’s current trajectory, deepen coordination among the governors, and reaffirm their firm support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

“The PGF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to stabilizing the economy, strengthening national security, and laying the foundations of sustainable growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

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President Tinubu nominates Ibok-Ete Ibas, Ita Enang, Chioma Ohakim, and Abdulrahman Dambazau as non-career ambassadors for Senate approval

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