A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has explained his decision to support Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the state’s governorship election.
Momodu, a prominent member of the ADC, said his support for Adeleke was based on his assessment of the governor’s performance and the political realities surrounding the election.
The endorsement is significant because Momodu’s ADC is contesting the election, making his decision to back Adeleke a departure from the party’s own electoral position.
Momodu has maintained that his support for Adeleke does not amount to abandoning his membership of the ADC.
He has argued that Adeleke deserves another term and urged political actors to consider the broader interests of Osun State.
The development illustrates the complex political calculations surrounding the election, with party loyalty, individual political relationships and candidates’ records all shaping the contest.
Momodu’s position has also triggered discussions within the political space over the extent to which individual politicians can publicly support candidates outside their party without undermining their party’s electoral ambitions.