Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The Osun state 2026 governorship election is a powerful reminder that political weight is not the same as electoral weight.
The political heavyweights within the state and across the country moved to Osun with enormous political mass, but the people responded with even greater electoral weight.
The conspiratorial machinery against the governor was massive, but the people spoke through their votes, and their choice prevailed.
This outcome has produced shining rays of hope, demonstrating that the will of the people can still prevail in a democracy.
The lesson to the political class and those occupying various political positions is clear: they should do their best to win the hearts of the people they represent. Political influence and machinery may be powerful, but ultimately, it is the people who decide who earns their mandate.
Congratulations to the People’s Governor, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, on this remarkable victory.
Kunle Awesu, an Akure-based Finance Expert writes
16-08-2026