We’ll Wrestle Power From Adeleke In 2026-APC National Women Leader Vows

The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Alile, has advised Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to start preparing to vacate the Government House ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

The party’s National Women Leader who stated this over the weekend, said APC will emerge victorious in the August 8, 2026 gubernatorial election.

Dr. Mary Alile urged party members to send a strong message to the current administration that their time is up.

According to her, there is an elephant in the room, and that elephant needs to be moved out of the Government House because, in 2026—whether they like it or not—the APC is taking over.

“We must move to the center. And in order for us to move to the center, we must send a strong message to the man sitting in the Government House and tell him that the red card for him to get out has been issued.

“So, therefore, he needs to pack his bag and go, because come 2026, we want an APC governor.”

She, however, urged the party leaders to consider a woman for the Deputy Governor position in Osun State, citing the example of the party’s candidate in Anambra who selected a woman as Deputy Governor.

She said, “As we gather here today, I want to emphasize the importance of unity within our party, especially during challenging times. We must embrace our diversity and recognize that our differences—whether from the North to the South or the South to the West—enrich our collective strength. By working together and supporting one another, we can overcome any obstacle as a party. Let us remain steadfast in our commitment to the values we hold dear.

Meanwhile, Brigadier-General (rtd.) Bashir Adewinbi commended the APC National Woman Leader, Dr. Mary Alile, for visiting the state to boost the party’s electoral prospects.

Adewinbi stated that Dr. Alile visited Osun State to launch an office for a nonprofit organization in Osogbo, serving the South West with a focus on humanitarian services, including empowerment programs for youth, students, and women.

“That is why I deemed it fit to host her—to appreciate her for coming to Osun State to do something good for our people that can enhance our electoral value and success in future elections.

“There must be unity—unity among all our leaders. We must follow our leader, and that’s what differentiates us from the PDP. They don’t have a leader—that is why they can never settle down.

“But we have a leader in this country, and that is President Bola Tinubu. We should listen to him and do whatever he wants us to do. We should stand by his mandate.”