Osogbo born political leader and Special Adviser to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Political Matters, Alhaji Muniru Raji, has dismissed reports of a political tension in the state capital of Osun State, Osogbo ahead of the 2026 governorship race.
He also sets the records straight on alleged fracas between him and the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Asiwaju Tunde Badmus, describing the reports as exaggerated and not meant for public spectacle.
Speaking on a popular Yoruba podcast, LERO TEMI with Mukhtar Ajelogbon in Osogbo on Monday, Muniru addressed public perception about the relationship between the two political figures, insisting that they're not enemies despite not on the same political ideology.
According to him, while a particular political party may believe that Asiwaju Tunde Badmus belongs exclusively to its fold, he personally regards the respected businessman as a brother and father figure.
“To me, he is a brother and a father. Whatever misunderstanding people think exists between us is not something to be discussed on air,” Muniru said.
The governor’s aide also reacted to comments credited to the Managing Director of Nigeria Port Authority, Honourable Olalekan Badmus, a prominent political figure and Osogbo indigen, who reportedly alleged that Muniru discredited the administration of former governor Adegboyega Oyetola because of politics. Responding cautiously, Muniru declined to engage in political banter, choosing instead to reflect on past political culture. He played down any suggestion of hostility, stressing that there was no need for verbal exchanges or political confrontation with his 'son', Olalekan.
Muniru also used the platform to address residents of Osun State, urging them to reflect on both past and present political realities. He recalled that during elections, political interests differed, but emphasized that unity has since returned.
“As we approach the gubernatorial and presidential elections, Osogbo and the good people of Osun are ready to give full support to Governor Ademola Adeleke and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he stated.
He further charged Osogbo youths to take their work and responsibilities seriously, noting that discipline and commitment were key to his own political journey.
“I worked closely with the youths, and that was why I am able to operate freely,” he added.
The interview appeared to signal an attempt by the governor’s aide to set the record straight about the political stand of Osogbo ahead of the 2026 governorship election contrary to the insinuations of an affiliation of a particular political party, and to discourage the escalation of perceived disputes within Osun’s political space.
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