18/08/2026
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has made a striking claim about the outcome of the recent Osun State governorship election.
Speaking about the election, Wike said President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the APC if he had decided to deploy the full political influence of the Federal Government.
According to Wike:
«“If the President wanted to win Osun State election at all cost, I would have been there and we will win it, and there’s nothing the governor can do.”»
Wike also stated:
«“There was no Federal might used in Osun.”»
His comments suggest that, in his view, the Federal Government had the political capacity to influence the outcome but chose not to deploy its full strength.
Wike further argued that Governor Ademola Adeleke would ordinarily have been in the APC under different political circumstances.
The remarks have generated fresh debate about the Osun election and the role of federal political influence in state elections.
If Wike is right, what does this say about the decision by the Tinubu administration not to deploy what he describes as “Federal might” in Osun? 🤔🇳🇬
WHAT DO YOU THINK? 👇🏽
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