By Hon. Comrade James Onifade 
—Hon Comrade James Onifade charges Gov Adeleke and the people of Osun…….
As political realignment shapes the 2026 landscape, the governor’s strategic repositioning reflects the will of a grateful electorate
In the complex theatre of Nigerian politics, where yesterday’s allies become today’s adversaries and party loyalty shifts like desert sand, one constant remains: the people know who serves them faithfully. As Governor Ademola Adeleke prepares to unveil his new political vehicle this week, the message to him is simple, he should remain steadfast, stay focused, and trust in the mandate that brought him to office.
The imminent announcement of the governor’s new party platform, expected on December 10, represents more than a mere political maneuver. It signals a profound realignment in Osun State’s political architecture, one that transcends the narrow confines of partisan politics and speaks to a broader coalition of citizens united by a shared vision for progress.
Reports indicate that Governor Adeleke has successfully assembled a formidable grand coalition cutting across traditional political boundaries. This development should surprise no one. When a leader delivers on promises, when workers receive full salaries instead of half, when pensioners are paid promptly, when development projects dot the landscape political labels become secondary to performance.
The Liberation of Political Space
The governor’s departure from the PDP has, paradoxically, opened doors rather than closed them. Numerous political leaders and thought leaders who previously felt constrained by party affiliation now find themselves liberated. They can now openly align with a governor whose administration has restored dignity to public service in Osun State without the baggage of old party allegiances.
Beyond Party Labels: A Record of Service
What matters in 2026 will not be whether Governor Adeleke contests under ADC, Accord Party, or any other platform. What will matter is his record, his personality, a record that speaks for itself.
The people of Osun remember the dark days of half salaries, when civil servants struggled to feed their families, when dignity was stripped from those who had dedicated their lives to public service. They remember the backlog of pensions that left elderly citizens in despair. And they remember who restored their hope.
Governor Adeleke didn’t just promise change, he delivered it. Full salary payments resumed. Pension arrears were cleared. Infrastructure projects commenced. The state regained its vibrancy. These are not campaign promises, they are documented achievements that have transformed lives.
The Path Forward: Imole 2026
As we count down to December 15, the INEC deadline for governorship nominations and ultimately to August 8, 2026, when Osun people will make their choice, the message to Governor Adeleke is clear: remain unperturbed by the noise, stay resilient in your vision, and trust in the people.
Opposition forces will manufacture controversies. They will question your party switch. They will attempt to sow doubt. They will deploy propaganda. This is expected. It is the price every performing leader pays in Nigeria’s political arena.
But the people of Osun are not easily fooled. They live the reality daily. They know who paid their salaries in full. They know who cleared pension arrears. They know who brought development to their communities. They know who restored dignity to governance.
A Call to Osun Citizens
To the good people of Osun State: stay focused. The 2026 election will not be won by those who shout loudest or those who deploy the most sophisticated propaganda machinery. It will be won by the candidate whose record resonates with your lived experience.
When you enter that voting booth in August 2026, remember not the party logo but the performance. Remember not the campaign promises but the promises kept. Remember not the political calculations but the human calculations, whether your salary was paid, whether your pension arrived, whether your roads were fixed, whether your children’s schools were improved.
The Mandate Continues
Politics is ultimately about service. Governor Ademola Adeleke has served Osun State faithfully. His decision to seek a new political platform should be understood not as abandonment of principle but as a strategic necessity to continue that service without unnecessary encumbrances.
The coalition being assembled is not just a political alliance, it is a movement of progressive-minded individuals who understand that Osun State deserves better than the politics of yesterday. It is a movement that says competence matters, performance matters, and the welfare of ordinary citizens matters most.
As we await the formal announcement this week, one thing is certain: the good people of Osun State stand ready. They stand ready to defend their gains, to support continuity in progressive governance, and to ensure that the light of good governance.
Imole continues to shine brightly across Osun State.
Governor Adeleke should remain resilient, determined, and unperturbed. The people are behind him, and in democracy, the people ultimately prevail.
Imole 2026……the journey continues…….