The Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Public Communication, Olusola Ajala, has said the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the August 15, 2026 governorship election is necessary to sustain ongoing developmental projects and consolidate reforms already initiated by the administration.
Ajala, in an opinion piece made available to journalists, argued that the Adeleke administration has recorded significant achievements in infrastructure, workers’ welfare, healthcare, and grassroots development since assuming office in November 2022.
According to him, the current administration inherited “a state struggling with salary arrears, pension liabilities, abandoned projects, and infrastructural deficits,” but moved decisively to restore confidence in governance.
“Within a relatively short period, the administration moved aggressively to clear outstanding salary and pension obligations while also reviving stalled road projects across several communities in the state,” he stated.
Ajala maintained that continuity of governance remains one of the strongest arguments in favour of a second term for Governor Adeleke.
“Across Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa, Ikirun, Ila, Ile-Ife and Iwo, multiple road rehabilitation and construction projects have either been completed or are ongoing under the current administration,” he said.
Speaking further, the governor’s aide highlighted the administration’s interventions in the health sector, noting that over 200 primary healthcare centres have been renovated while health insurance coverage has also been expanded for residents.
“The government has also invested heavily in healthcare through the renovation of over 200 primary healthcare centres and the expansion of health insurance coverage for residents,” Ajala added.
On economic development, he explained that cooperative loans, youth empowerment schemes, and support programmes for farmers and small business owners have positively impacted thousands of beneficiaries across the state.
“Through cooperative loans, youth empowerment schemes, and support for farmers, thousands of small business owners and rural dwellers have reportedly benefited from state-backed financial assistance,” he said.
Ajala also claimed that the administration has significantly improved internally-generated revenue while reducing portions of the state’s debt burden.
Commenting on the governor’s political style, he described Adeleke as a grassroots-oriented leader whose accessibility has continued to strengthen public support for his administration.
“Despite criticism over his public personality and social media presence, many residents see him as accessible and people-oriented,” he stated.
Ajala further argued that growing public support for the governor transcends partisan politics, insisting that many residents now believe ongoing projects and reforms should not be disrupted.
“For many supporters, the argument is simple: projects already started should be completed, reforms should be consolidated, and the momentum of development should not be interrupted midway,” he said.
He therefore concluded that “a fresh four-year mandate is not only needed, it is expedient.”
