Arise TV News Osun 2026: Adeleke becomes lone debater as other candidates shun debate
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Three candidates from the three major political parties in the state were expected at the event. They are the ruling Accord Party Candidate Ademola Adeleke; the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and the ADC Candidate Najeem Salaam.
By Isa Isawade
The much advertised Arise TV News Osun 2026 Governorship Debate just started at exactly 11:15 am on Tuesday at the Aurora Events Center in Osogbo with only Governor Ademola Adeleke in attendance.
Three candidates from the three major political parties in the state were expected at the event. They are the ruling Accord Party Candidate Ademola Adeleke; the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and the ADC Candidate Najeem Salaam.
However, till the moment this report is being filed, none of the other two candidates has shown up.
Governor Adeleke started by tracing the history of his ascendance to the number one seat in the state and stated that the promises he made following the goodwill of overwhelming support he received from the electorate in 2022 have been kept.
He pointed to his achievements in infrastructure such as construction of roads and bridges. He boasted of achievements in human development and healthcare, saying Osun was growing in all indices.
Anchor of the programme is Dr Ruben Abati and other panelists include Adesua Dr Lasisi Olagunju, Mrs Titilope Ajiboye and Dr Festus Adedayo.
The debate centers around economy, job creation, infrastructure, security and governance.
The debate continues …