Osun Leaders Of Thought Pledges Support For Tinubu, Adeleke Ahead Of Elections

By Tosin Olasunkanmi, Osogbo

The Osun Leaders of Thought, the coalition of stakeholders across different political parties in Osun state has reiterated it’s support for Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Hammed Tinubu in the upcoming elections.

The chief of public affairs of the group in Osun state, Comrade Adesola Adigun made this known in a statement signed and made available to CityMirrorNews, on Tuesday, 15th April 2025.

According to him, Osun Leaders Of Thought (OLT) at its April meeting held in Ile-ife the cradle of Yoruba people, the group rallied Osun citizens and residents to support president Tinubu and governor Adeleke for a second term in office.

In a closed door meeting held at the residence of one of its leaders, the group submitted that all Yoruba people should rally round President Tinubu irrespective of political party affiliations, insisting that “Mr President is our son and we should be blind to political affiliations in our support for him” he stated.

“President Tinubu and Governor Adeleke are good representatives of our people. And we need them to complete their two terms in office”, comrade Adesola said.

The group commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he embarks on very difficult national reforms to address fundamental challenges facing the nation. Genuine leaders must implement tough reforms to get the nation back on strong footing;

Moreover, they hailed Governor Ademola Adeleke for implementing rigorous infrastructure development, workers welfare and other sectoral delivery which has raised the profile of good governance delivery across the state;

They also appreciate the communique of the PDP Governors’ Forum which distances it from the planned coalition by some politicians. The PDP governors have taken patriotic stance instead of gang up of selfish politicians.

The group emphasized on its plan to expand its continuity of progress billboards across all major towns and villages in Osun state in support of both President Tinubu and Governor Adeleke.

The group affirms its constitutional rights to hold and air public views and opinions. We do not represent any political party.

“We are leaders across political lines. Our goal is to ensure our good dons at federal and state levels retains power in service of our people. As we support President Tinubu,we are also in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke. He is delivering dividends of democracy and we believe he should continue the good work.

“This is not about partisan politics. This is about the best interest of our people. Both Mr President and Governor Adeleke are good representatives of our people. And we need them to complete their two terms in office”, the Chief of Public Affairs of the group, Comrade Adesola Adigun stated in the statement.

“We agreed on the following issues at today’s meeting: We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he embarks on very difficult national reforms to address fundamental challenges facing the nation. Genuine leaders must implement tough reforms to get the nation back on strong footing;

“We hail Governor Ademola Adeleke for implementing rigorous infrastructure development, workers welfare and other sectoral delivery which has raised the profile of good governance delivery across the state.

“We appreciate the communique of the PDP Governors’ Forum which distances it from the planned coalition by some politicians. The PDP governors have taken patriotic stance instead of gang up of selfish politicians” he said.

The group resolves to remain secretive for now but to go public with its activities by June 2025 ahead of the 2026 and 2027 elections;

The group further expresses its plan to expand its continuity of progress billboards across all major towns and villages in Osun state in support of both President Tinubu and Governor Adeleke;

The group affirms its constitutional rights to hold and air public views and opinions. “We do not represent any political party”, they noted.

“The group declares that its membership will be open to the interested members of the public starting from June 2025.

“The next meeting of the group is to be held at Ila Orangun by May 15, 2025” The statement added