A fresh political dispute has emerged in Osun State as the campaign organisation of Bola Oyebamiji accused the administration of Ademola Adeleke of planning a sustained propaganda campaign.

 

 

This is as the governor’s camp countered with a series of accountability allegations against the opposition candidate.

 

Bola Oyebamiji is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the August 15, 2026 election in the state.

 

 

The AMBO Media Fronts, in a statement signed by its coordinator, Adebayo Adedeji, alleged that the Osun State Government was preparing to deploy negative narratives across media platforms ahead of the election.

 

The group claimed the alleged plan involved the dissemination of falsehoods and malicious narratives through newspapers, radio, television, and social media to damage the image of Oyebamiji, the APC candidate.

 

 

“The objective is to tarnish the image of a gentleman politician whose governorship aspiration continues to gain remarkable momentum,” the statement said.

 

It further alleged that attempts to link the candidate to wrongdoing had failed, prompting what it described as a coordinated smear campaign intended to persist until election day.

 

The group urged residents of Osun State to remain vigilant and disregard what it termed “baseless publications and broadcasts,” describing the alleged strategy as misleading to the electorate.

 

 

Adedeji also called on the state government to focus on its performance in office, raising questions about the utilisation of certain federal funds and broader economic conditions in the state.

 

“These are the issues that matter to the people—not contrived propaganda against a credible alternative,” the statement added.

 

However, the Adeleke Campaign Organisation rejected the allegations, stating that no amount of propaganda could alter what it described as Oyebamiji’s past record in public office.

 

In its response, the organisation said residents of Osun were aware of the candidate’s previous roles in government, including his tenure in state agencies and as commissioner.

 

“We have been flaunting Governor Adeleke’s achievements across major towns in Osun State and across sectors,” the group said.

 

The organisation also issued what it described as 30 accountability questions directed at Oyebamiji, covering issues such as asset management, financial decisions, and administrative actions during his time in office.

 

Among the concerns raised were allegations relating to the sale of state assets, management of public funds, pension obligations, and decisions taken during his tenure in various capacities.

 

It also questioned his role in past economic policies, as well as his leadership positions at sthe tate and national levels, including oversight of waterways.

 

“We urge Mr. Oyebamiji to be man enough to own up to his past. Voters should assess candidates based on their records,” it said.