B-Red urges Osun voters to re-elect Governor Adeleke ahead of August poll

Politics

OSOGBO, Nigeria (NPA) — Nigerian singer Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known as B-Red, has called on residents of Osun State to support the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the state’s governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.

B-Red, the son of the Osun State governor and cousin of Afrobeats star Davido, made the appeal in a post on his verified X account on Sunday.

The singer said he had witnessed firsthand the efforts of his father in delivering development projects and improving governance across the state.

“August 15 is near. As a proud son, I’ve watched my dad work tirelessly for the people of Osun State, and the results speak for themselves,” B-Red wrote.

“I humbly ask the good people of Osun to support his re-election so we can keep the progress going. God bless Osun State.”

Governor Adeleke is seeking a second term in office and has consistently highlighted his administration’s achievements in infrastructure development, public service reforms and economic management as key reasons for voters to renew his mandate.

According to the Imole Campaign Council, the administration has recorded significant growth in the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), which reportedly increased from N24.47 billion in 2022 to N58 billion in 2025. The council attributed the increase to measures aimed at blocking revenue leakages, strengthening transparency and promoting prudent financial management.

In a statement issued by the council’s spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the administration was credited with implementing policies designed to improve accountability and maximise government resources and stop corruption.

As the election approaches, Governor Adeleke has continued to receive endorsements from various political, labour and community groups across the state.

Among those backing his re-election bid are the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Osun State Chapter, as well as organised labour groups, according to campaign officials.

Earlier, Newpost Africa reported that the governor described himself as the “goalkeeper” protecting the interests of Osun State and expressed confidence in securing another term based on what he described as his administration’s record of service.

Adeleke said his government remains committed to delivering on its Five-Point Agenda and sustaining development initiatives aimed at improving the lives of residents across the state.

The August 15 governorship election is expected to be one of the most closely watched political contests in Nigeria’s South-West region.