Osun Arewa community, pensioners endorse Adeleke ahead of gov poll

Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke. Photo: Osun State Government

The Arewa community in Osun State on Wednesday endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke as its preferred candidate in the 2026 governorship poll. Speaking during a rally attended by members of the community from across the state, the leader of the group, Alhaji Saheed Maiburuji, commended the Adeleke administration for its various initiatives towards improving lives of the, especially rural dwellers. Maiburuji further said that members of the Arewa community from various towns and villages across the 30 local government areas in the state were mobilised to the event as a proof of their readiness to support Adeleke for another term in office. “We feel the good impact of our governor and we looked round and resolved to back Mr Governor for a second term in office. We are ready to vote you in again,our dear governor. “We mobilise ourselves here today to endorse you for a second term. All our leaders from the 30 local governments are here. We are for you sir,” Maiburuji said. Addressing the gathering, Adeleke who assured the Arewa community of actions on their needs, commended them and reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to the welfare of all residents of the state. “I thank you so much. I accept the endorsement. I am assuring you, every of your demands has been noted. By the grace of God, when I am re-elected, all of us will be alive to enjoy the rewards of our labour. Related News Three ex-Osun lawmakers dump APC INEC seeks stakeholders’ support for PVC collection awareness Tinubu’s re-election my priority project, Oborevwori declares “We will work together and enjoy the benefits too. I have instructed that your demands be noted. I am assuring you, all of them will be considered and implemented. I appreciate you all,” Adeleke said. A statement by the spokesperson for the governor, Oluwale Rasheed, stated that at another endorsement rally also held in Osogbo on Wednesday, a group of retirees that left the service on contributory pension scheme, also declared support for Adeleke. Addressing the pensioners at the event, the governor said, “When we assumed office, many retirees were uncertain about their future. Faith in government was at its lowest. We promised to act and today, I am proud to say that we have matched our words with action. We ensured prompt payment of Accrued Rights Benefits, and maintained the regular payment of monthly pensions. We are paying outstanding arrears inherited from previous administrations. “We commenced the payment of the half salary arrears owed to pen