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 Oriontimes News Desk| April 14, 20246 With just 11 days left, anticipation is building across Osun State as the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Osun State Chapter, intensifies preparations for the highly anticipated Youth in Governance Conference 2026. The countdown is no longer gradual, it is accelerating. Stakeholders, young leaders, and aspiring changemakers are being urged to seize the moment as registration remains open but limited. Organizers describe the conference as more than just a gathering. It is a platform where ideas are expected to evolve into tangible action, where emerging voices will be amplified, and where the future of governance in Osun and beyond will be actively shaped. “This is where conversations turn into action, where young leaders step forward, and where the future is not merely discussed but decided,” a statement from the council emphasized. The event is scheduled to hold on April 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at the Osogbo Grammar School Conference ...
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We Endorsed Adeleke” — Eyewitnesses Reveal Tension at APC Strategy Meeting

 By Oriontimes Editorial Desk

A high-ranking leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, with significant influence at the federal level, has reportedly made a startling admission during a closed-door mobilisation meeting held in Osogbo.

According to two eyewitnesses who briefed selected journalists on Tuesday morning, the meeting was convened to rally support for the Osun APC governorship candidate ahead of the forthcoming election.

Mobilisation Meeting Turns Heated

The eyewitnesses revealed that the APC leader, accompanied by other prominent party figures in the state, addressed invited dignitaries and appealed for their support for the party’s candidate.

However, the meeting reportedly took a dramatic turn when one of the invited guests, speaking on behalf of his group, openly declared continued support for incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke.

“We had endorsed Adeleke. The man has done well for us in our areas,” the guest was quoted as saying.



“Do You Know How Much the FG Has Paid?”

Eyewitnesses said the APC leader became visibly agitated and interrupted the speaker.

“Do you know the amount of money the FG has paid to the state? Did they tell you of the huge money they are getting? During our time, we did not get that type of money,” the leader reportedly said.

But the guest allegedly stood his ground.

“We are not interested in how much money; we only saw the job well done by Adeleke and we embraced him,” he replied.

The Alleged “Bombshell” Comment

The most shocking moment of the meeting, according to eyewitness accounts, came when the APC leader reportedly made a controversial statement that stunned even members of his inner caucus.

“If you know what we have done to them. We are surprised that government is still surviving. If not that Deji has money, the Adeleke government would have collapsed by now,” the leader allegedly said.

The remark reportedly left the room in complete silence.

Guests Reaffirm Support for Adeleke

Breaking the silence, the guest reportedly reaffirmed his group’s position:

“We have tested several governments and for our town, Adeleke has done so well, so good for us.

“In the past, they will come and tell us our town is their second home. After 12 years, our town has nothing to show. Adeleke came and changed our story. So we apologise, our candidate is Adeleke.”

However, the guest reportedly clarified their stance on national politics, declaring support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next presidential election.

“For presidential election, Ahmed Tinubu is our choice. We want to advise that you promote Mr President’s re-election. Kindly don’t get further involved in the state election. Adeleke for re-election is a pan-Osun agenda. This is not about political party, it is about our dear state.”

Meeting Ends Abruptly

Sources said the atmosphere remained tense after the exchange, and the meeting ended abruptly without further resolutions.

As of the time of filing this report, the APC leadership in Osun State has not issued any official statement regarding the alleged remarks.

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