The Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party has vowed to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 governorship election, drawing criticism from the Peoples Democratic Party.
The NNPP made its intentions known during the inauguration of its offices in Ila, Boripe, and Ifelodun Local Government Areas on Thursday.
Speaking at the event in Ila, Osun NNPP Chairman, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, expressed optimism about the party’s prospects in the next election, citing dissatisfaction with the current administration and the economic challenges facing the nation.
“Our chances of winning Osun State in the 2026 poll are very bright. The NNPP has made significant progress since its inception.
“The ongoing economic hardship is demarketing the APC at the national level, while the PDP administration in Osun is struggling to demonstrate capacity in governance. This presents a clear opportunity for us to end Adeleke’s reign,” Odeyemi said.
Flanked by the Ekiti State NNPP Chairman, Edward Ayeni, and the Ogun State NNPP Publicity Secretary, Omokehinde Olowu, Odeyemi urged party members to remain steadfast, assuring them of imminent success.
Reacting to the NNPP’s statement, the Osun PDP dismissed the claims as mere rhetoric, asserting that Governor Adeleke’s achievements would secure his reelection.
Speaking to The PUNCH, the PDP Director of Media and Publicity, Oladele Bamiji, said, “The NNPP’s assertions are baseless and driven by the need to please their sponsors.
“They lack the capacity to stop Senator Ademola Adeleke’s reelection in 2026. The people of Osun are witnessing unprecedented progress under this administration, and no party can derail this momentum. They should save their resources and energy.”