Osun 2026: APC Declares Adeleke ‘Defeatable’ as Election Countdown Enters Final Stretch

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke can be defeated in the August 15 governorship election, arguing that what it considers a weak record of governance has left the incumbent vulnerable at the ballot box. The claim, attributed to APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka during an interview on Arise Television, has added another layer of political drama to an election already dominated by competing claims of popularity, performance and electoral preparedness.

Morka reportedly described Adeleke’s performance as “lacklustre” and “dismal”, particularly pointing to the health and education sectors, while expressing confidence that the APC candidate would benefit from public support. In the political theatre of Osun, where every campaign speech now appears to come with its own drumbeat, the APC’s message is essentially that the governor is not unbeatable—just another incumbent waiting for voters to deliver their verdict.

APC Sees Opening as Adeleke Defends His Record

The APC’s argument, however, faces a direct political counter-narrative from Adeleke’s camp. The governor has repeatedly defended his administration’s record, citing projects in health, education, infrastructure and public-service welfare. In March, Adeleke said his administration had rehabilitated about 150 schools, reconstructed more than 200 health centres and improved Osun’s national examination ranking, while presenting an upgraded five-point agenda for his re-election campaign.

That contrast makes the election less a simple contest over who can shout “defeatable” the loudest and more a referendum on competing versions of Osun’s performance. Independent reporting also shows that Osun approved N87.17 billion for education in its 2026 budget, although the state spent 73.2 per cent of its approved education allocation in 2025, providing room for both sides to argue their case.

INEC, Violence and the Final Test at the Ballot Box

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Osun governorship election for August 15, 2026, meaning the political arguments will soon face their most unforgiving referee: the voters. INEC’s official platform confirms the August 15 poll and provides election-related information for voters. Meanwhile, political tensions have remained a concern, with Adeleke and security authorities publicly discussing political violence and the need to arrest political thugs irrespective of their political affiliations.

For the APC, the formula appears straightforward: persuade enough voters that Adeleke’s record is inadequate and turn that dissatisfaction into votes for its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. For Adeleke’s camp, the challenge is equally clear—convince voters that the administration’s projects and policies deserve another term. In other words, the campaign has reached the stage where politicians are increasingly presenting their report cards while voters prepare to become the examiners.

The central issue now is whether the APC’s confidence that Adeleke is “defeatable” will survive contact with the ballot box. The governor’s supporters point to projects and claimed achievements, while the opposition insists that performance has fallen short. With the August 15 election approaching and concerns over political tension still hanging over the state, Osun voters—not campaign declarations—will ultimately determine whether the incumbent’s political shield holds or cracks. Readers should watch out for further updates as OGM News NG continues to follow the unfolding Osun election drama.