Trending Stories In Osun Today
The political atmosphere in Osun State is becoming increasingly charged as the build-up to the 2026 governorship election intensifies. With rumours, defections, strategic visits, and mass mobilisation dominating the scene, key players across various political divides are making bold moves to reposition themselves ahead of the crucial contest.
From the Government House in Osogbo to the grassroots in Ilesa and Ileogbo, unfolding events suggest that Osun’s political terrain is undergoing a fresh wave of realignment.
Hence, Osun Defender presents today’s top trending political developments across the state. Stories that not only reflect the pulse of the people but also offer insight into the direction Osun’s politics may take as the countdown to 2026 begins in earnest.
1. 2026: Adeleke Still Consulting, PDP Leaders To Follow Gov If He Decamps To APC – Spokesperson
Amidst the rumoured defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke to the All Progressives Congress, the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has vowed to follow the governor wherever he is going.
The Osun PDP leadership caucus passed a vote of confidence on Governor Adeleke on Saturday at a meeting held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/2026-adeleke-still-consulting-pdp-leaders-to-follow-gov-if-he-decamps-to-apc-spokesperson/
2. Osun 2026: Omoluabi Progressives Team Visits Senator Ogunwale In Osogbo
As political activities ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State begin to gather momentum, the Omoluabi Progressives State Coordinating Team (SCT) has paid a courtesy visit to a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Distinguished Senator Felix Kolawole Ogunwale, popularly known as Jumokol.
The delegation, led by the State Chairman of the group, Alhaji Issa Adesiji Azeez, visited Senator Ogunwale at his residence in the Government Reserved Area (GRA), Osogbo.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-2026-omoluabi-progressives-team-visits-senator-ogunwale-in-osogbo/
3. VIDEOS: ADC Supporters Troop Out To Welcome Aregbesola
Supporters, loyalists and members of the African Democratic Congress in the six local government areas of Ijesaland have trooped out to the popular Ereja roundabout in Ilesa to welcome the Interim National Secretary of the ADC, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, back home after his latest appointment.
They are also joined by stakeholders and the state coordinating team of the Omoluabi Progressives led by its Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Adesiji.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/videos-adc-supporters-troop-out-to-welcome-aregbesola/
4. Osun 2026: ADC Begins Grassroot Mobilisation, Declares Readiness To Takeover
Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced an aggressive grassroots mobilisation across the state, beginning with a general meeting in Ileogbo, the headquarters of Ayedire Local Government Area.
The meeting attracted a large number of party faithful and supporters from various wards within the local government, with party leaders charging members to remain committed as the ADC positions itself as a viable alternative to the ruling party.
Continue reading@ https://osundefender.com/osun-2026-adc-begins-grassroot-mobilisation-declares-readiness-to-takeover/
Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
