Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • The August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election is a contest between incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu.[1][2]
  • Dele Momodu is a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).[1][2]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

Ahead of the August 15, 2026 election for governor of Osun State, ADC chieftain Dele Momodu has described the contest as a battlefield between incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu — a struggle he says is focused on the individuals rather than on the APC’s influence.[1][2]

Momodu’s Clarion Call

Momodu made the statement while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s 'Politics Today', where he argued that voters should see the race as Adeleke versus Tinubu, not as a mere APC nomination process.[2]

ADC Representation

Dele Momodu, who serves as a chieftain within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), highlighted his party’s role in shaping public discourse around the upcoming election.[1]

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