The Imole Campaign Council has pledged to mobilise 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Osun State in the 2027 presidential election, following the inclusion of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the President’s re-election campaign structure.
The council’s Director-General, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, announced the commitment in a statement on Tuesday, expressing confidence that Adeleke’s political network and the Accord Party’s structure in the state would support Tinubu’s bid for another term.
Adeleke was named the Osun State coordinator of the presidential campaign council, a development that places the governor in a prominent role in efforts to mobilise support for Tinubu despite his membership of the Accord Party.
The appointment underscores the growing importance of cross-party alliances as political actors begin organising for the 2027 general election.
Adeleke’s political structure enters campaign mobilisation
According to the Imole Campaign Council, the governor’s political structure would work towards securing a strong result for Tinubu in Osun.
Oyewumi described Adeleke’s inclusion in the campaign arrangement as an endorsement of his political standing and ability to mobilise voters across the state.
The council also urged residents to continue supporting Adeleke’s administration, linking its call for support for Tinubu to the governor’s development agenda and the anticipated benefits of federal-state cooperation.
The arrangement illustrates how presidential campaigns can extend beyond the boundaries of the ruling party, drawing support from politicians whose own parties may not be fielding the same presidential candidate.
Vote target presents a significant challenge
The proposed target of 1.5 million votes is an ambitious political commitment that will depend on voter participation, campaign organisation and the ability to translate endorsements into ballots.
A campaign council’s projection is not a guarantee of electoral performance. The eventual outcome will depend on the preferences of eligible voters and the conduct of the election.
The appointment also places attention on how the APC will coordinate its campaign across Osun, including its relationship with existing party leaders and other political stakeholders.
With political mobilisation gaining momentum, the coming months will reveal whether the alliance can build a broad coalition capable of delivering the projected votes.
For Tinubu, the Osun arrangement represents an effort to strengthen his support base in the South-West. For Adeleke, it creates an opportunity to demonstrate the reach of his political organisation beyond his immediate party structure.