The political atmosphere in Osun State is clearly changing, and the signs are becoming impossible to ignore. When Governor Ademola Adeleke left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Accord Party late last year, it was more than just another political switch. It reflected a deeper shift, showing that the old political order is beginning to lose its grip.
With the August 2026 election drawing closer, Osun now finds itself at a defining moment. On one side is a governor many believe is relying on a “Shadow Accord” built around backdoor arrangements and political survival. On the other side stands Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, a man aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC), presenting himself as a leader with a clear vision and a practical plan for the future of the state.
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In politics, a governor’s real strength often comes from belonging to a strong and organised party structure that provides direction, balance, and accountability. By leaving the PDP for the Accord Party in what many see as a move to protect his political future, Adeleke appears to have exchanged stability and structure for temporary political cover.
What is now emerging looks less like a movement driven by clear ideals and more like an alliance built around survival and backroom calculations. When a leader begins to act as though he is bigger than the institution that brought him to power, governance usually starts to lose focus. Decisions become rushed and reactionary, shaped more by election fears than by long-term plans that can truly secure a better future for the next generation.
Looking at the bigger national picture, many people believe the current President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is heading comfortably toward re-election because the opposition has failed to present a clear and convincing alternative capable of inspiring voters. With signs that the country may finally be moving toward stability, it would take a candidate with uncommon vision and direction to shift the present course.
The 2026 election ultimately comes down to a choice between leadership and performance. A true leader focuses on protecting the interests of the people, while a showman is more concerned with appearances and public spectacle. Voters are becoming more aware that drama and entertainment cannot replace organised and purposeful governance. They understand that the lack of proper planning and structure is one of the major reasons youth unemployment continues to grow.
Ademola Adeleke represents a style of politics that many believe is gradually fading, while Bola Oyebamiji is being presented as the kind of strategic thinker needed for the future. The time has come, supporters say, to move beyond the noise and embrace results by backing the man they believe has a clear plan — Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO).
● Adelaoye wrote from Okuku, Osun State.
