Oriontimes Poitical Desk| June 5, 2026 Obokun Local Government, under the strategic leadership of the Director-General of the APC Campaign Council, Hon. Oluwole Wole Oke, has once again taken the lead in grassroots political mobilisation with the successful inauguration of no fewer than 3,000 canvassers in support of the candidacy of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the forthcoming election. The landmark event, held in Ibokun, reflects Hon. Wole Oke’s unwavering commitment to building a formidable, structured, and result-driven campaign architecture capable of delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). As the political arrowhead of the campaign, Hon. Oke has continued to demonstrate exceptional organisational depth and strategic foresight, with Obokun serving as the operational nucleus of the statewide mobilisation effort. The inauguration marks a critical phase in the campaign’s grassroots engagement strategy, as the canvassers carefully selected across all ...
5 Factors That Put Osun Political System on Hibernation
Osun politics, once famous for its fiery debates and restless activism, now feels like a field gone quiet. The banners are folded, the drums are silent, and the usual sparks of ideological competition have dimmed into strategic whispers. Yet, beneath this calm lies a system in slow, calculated slumber, preparing for another awakening in 2026.
Here are five factors behind this political hibernation:
The politics of conviction has given way to the politics of convenience. Parties no longer represent ideas or vision but personalities, leaving citizens uninspired and detached. What used to be a contest of ideas has become a struggle for access and survival.
A biting economy has drained the enthusiasm of many potential reformers. Political participation now often depends on who can afford it. When hunger meets politics, activism fades, and principles give way to pragmatism.
3. Fragmented Opposition
Both the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are internally divided. Rather than mounting ideological challenges, factions within each camp focus on self-preservation and reconciliation. The result is a muted and directionless opposition landscape.
Once-vibrant unions, students’ bodies, and advocacy groups that shaped political narratives in Osun have gone cold. Many have been co-opted, while others have succumbed to fatigue or fear. The watchdogs have gone to sleep, leaving governance unchallenged and citizens uninformed.
5. Governor Adeleke’s Tactical Calm
Governor Ademola Adeleke has adopted a subtle but effective style of governance, balancing populism with strategic quietude. His administration blends entertainment with political consolidation, keeping the masses engaged while neutralizing opposition. It’s governance with rhythm, but also restraint.
Osun politics isn’t dead, it’s in strategic hibernation. This silence is not absence; it’s anticipation. When 2026 arrives, the old drums will beat again, alliances will shift, and the stage will reopen. But one question will define the future:
Will Osun rise into a new era of ideological politics, or repeat the same old dance of loyalty and power?
Abioye Tosin Lawrence is the publisher of Oriontimes Online Newspaper and author of Voices From The Fire: My journey through a hollow empire
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