2026: Osun market associations endorse Adeleke’s second term

The Osun State Market Association on Friday declared its support for the incumbent Governor of the state, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to run for a second term in office.

While declaring their support for the governor at a ceremony held at Olonkoro City Hall, Osogbo, the state capital, the association—led by its leaders, Babaloja and Iyaloja from Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas—stated that the governor deserved a second term due to his remarkable achievements in both human and physical development across the state.

Led by the Babaloja General, Chief David Ojo, the association commended the governor for his accomplishments in road construction, which have boosted commercial activities in the state.

According to him, Adeleke’s infrastructural development drive has improved access to markets, thereby enhancing trade and commercial activities in the state capital.

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Represented by the Babaloja of Orisunbare Market, Adeoti Qamardeen, Ojo said the association rallied support for the governor to enable him to complete the good work he has started.

He affirmed, “Since assuming office, Governor Adeleke has demonstrated visionary leadership and an unrelenting commitment to the economic development of Osun State, particularly in the area of trade and commerce, which lies at the heart of our association’s interests.
Under his administration, several key road infrastructure projects have been initiated and completed, directly benefiting market accessibility, local transportation, and commercial activities.”

Responding on behalf of the governor, the Special Adviser on Market Affairs, Mrs. Eniola Omotosho, said the endorsement would further motivate the governor to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people.

While acknowledging the gesture from various market leaders and associations, Governor Adeleke reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering on his five-point agenda with a focus on safeguarding the welfare of the people of Osun State.