Osun 2026: Adeleke Inaugurates Imole Campaign Council Today

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State will today inaugurate a 52-member Imole Campaign Council in a major political step toward the 15th August, 2026, governorship election in Osun State.

The council, known as the Imole Campaign Council 2026 (TICC), is the apex strategic organ of the governor’s campaign. It will function as the central coordinating body and think tank, responsible for driving campaign strategy, mobilisation, and political direction.

According to details released ahead of the inauguration, the council is expected to provide “visionary” leadership, strategic direction, and integrated coordination across all campaign structures and stakeholders, aiming to secure a decisive electoral victory for the incumbent administration.

The 52-member body, drawn from a broad mix of experienced politicians, professionals, and grassroots mobilisers will be chaired by the pro-chancellor and chairman of council, Osun State University, Prof Wale Ladipo, while the Senate minority leader, Senator Kamorudeen Lere Oyewumi, willl serve as director -general.

The commissioner for Information to the Osun State Government, Barrister Kolapo Alimi, will serve as Deputy Director General, with Convener of the Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates in Nigeria, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, as spokesperson, and Hon. Prince Bola Ajao as Secretary.

To further strengthen the campaign structure, the lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Bamidele Salam, will head the Media and Publicity Committee. At the same time, former Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, will oversee Inter-Party Relations, alongside the other 29 Campaign Council Standing Committees.

The inauguration is expected to formally kick off intensified political activities across Osun State as the election season gathers momentum.