Adeleke Names Oyetola, Akande, Omisore, Others to Lead Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign In Osun

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the composition of sub-committees for the state’s Presidential Campaign Council, mobilising political leaders across the Accord Party, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

The development is aimed at strengthening the coalition’s mobilisation structure and coordinating the activities of its various political blocs ahead of the presidential election.

The governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the committees accommodate leaders and stakeholders from all factions of the coalition to ensure unity and effective coordination.

A Central Coordinating Committee, headed by Governor Adeleke, will oversee the campaign structure. Its members include former governors Bisi Akande and Gboyega Oyetola; Senator Iyiola Omisore; Senator Ajibola Basiru; former Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola; Mr Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji; Accord Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande; APC Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal; and PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi.

The Election Planning and Monitoring Committee will also be chaired by Adeleke, while former Deputy Governor, Mr Gboyega Alabi, will head the Campaign Planning and Strategies Committee. The governor will equally oversee the Finance, Fundraising and Logistics Committee.

For grassroots mobilisation, Alhaja Kudirat Fakokunde will chair the Women Mobilisation Committee, while Yeye Dupe Adeleke Sanni will lead the Elders/Advisory Group.

The Youth and Student Affairs Committee will be chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, while Hon. Folarunso Oladoyin Bamisayemi will head the Contact and Mobilisation Committee.

The Grassroots Mobilisation Committee will comprise the local government party chairmen of the PDP, Accord and APC, while Hon. Bosun Oyintiloye will lead the Informal Groups and Artisans Mobilisation Committee. Ismael Jayeoba will coordinate support groups.

On media and communication, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Bar. Kolapo Alimi, will chair the Media and Strategic Communication Committee, while Mallam Olawale Rasheed will oversee the Digital and Social Media Committee.

Other appointments include Rt. Hon. Akintunde Adegboye as chairman of the Civil Society Groups and Labour Union Committee; Rt. Hon. Lasun Yussuff as chairman of the Parliamentarian Mobilisation Committee; and Prof. Wale Oladipupo as head of the Inter-Party Affairs Committee.

Mrs Titi Adeleke will lead the Welfare Committee, Alhaji Kazeem Adio will head Protocol and Venue, while Hon. Ismaila Kolawole will coordinate Special Duties.

The Security and Intelligence Committee will be chaired by retired Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun, while Hon. Diran Ayanbeku will lead the People with Disabilities Committee.

For religious engagement, Alhaji Sheikh Abdullah Olohunlomerue will head the Islamic Religious Affairs Committee, while Ven. Clement Fayemi will lead the Christian Religious Affairs Committee.

Other committees include Medical Affairs, headed by Prof. Siji Olamiju; Legal Matters, chaired by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Adegoke; and Administration and Secretariat Coordination, headed by Hon. Ajibola Famurewa.

In his remarks, Adeleke charged members of the various committees to commence work immediately, stressing the need for massive mobilisation and electoral victory for President Tinubu.

The governor also commended the coalition partners for setting aside their political differences to work together towards the President’s re-election.

Adeleke disclosed that he had recently met with President Tinubu and briefed him on preparations for the 2027 presidential election.

He said the President had given his approval for assurances to be extended to coalition partners and the people of Osun State that outstanding issues would be addressed before the election.

According to the governor, the President is aware of the coalition’s expectations and is committed to resolving them, particularly the lingering local government matter.

He urged all committee chairmen and members to demonstrate commitment and begin mobilisation without delay, declaring that the coalition must deliver massive votes for Tinubu in Osun State.