Summary: Governor Adeleke’s campaign council has strongly dismissed claims by Minister Festus Keyamo that a political agreement exists between the Osun governor and President Tinubu. Here’s the full gist.
The political temperature in Osun State just went up a few notches, and Nigerians are paying close attention.
The campaign council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has come out guns blazing, flatly rejecting claims made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, that their principal has any form of political deal with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
For those who may have missed the drama, Keyamo had made waves when he dropped the now-viral phrase — “Agreement is agreement” — seemingly suggesting that some kind of understanding exists between the Osun helmsman and the Aso Rock administration.
But Adeleke’s camp is having absolutely none of it.
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“There Is No Deal” — Adeleke’s Team Sets The Record Straight
In a swift and pointed response, the Governor’s campaign council made it crystal clear that Governor Adeleke entered no such political arrangement with anyone in the APC-led federal government. According to them, Keyamo’s remarks are not only misleading but also a deliberate attempt to create political confusion ahead of whatever electoral battles lie on the horizon.
In Nigerian politics, where backroom deals and “owo kan ko gbe eru d’ori” (one hand cannot lift a load onto the head) alliances are almost a way of life, such a denial carries serious weight. The camp is essentially telling Nigerians — “What you heard is not what happened.”
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Why This Matters For Osun And Beyond
This exchange is not just about two politicians trading words on social media. It speaks to a deeper question many Nigerians — especially those in the South-West — are asking:
> Is Governor Adeleke dancing to Abuja’s tune, or is he truly governing for the Osun people?
For a governor who rode to power on the PDP platform in a state that has historically leaned APC, every political move Adeleke makes is under a microscope. Any hint of a secret alliance with the ruling party could shake the confidence of his voter base — the same base that worked tirelessly to put him in office.
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Keyamo’s “Agreement Is Agreement” — What Did He Really Mean?
Festus Keyamo, known for his sharp tongue and never-back-down approach, is not the type to make casual remarks without intent. His “agreement is agreement” statement has left many political watchers and everyday Nigerians asking serious questions and reading between the lines.
Whether his comments were a strategic move to destabilize Adeleke’s political standing or a genuine revelation of behind-the-scenes arrangements remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — it has stirred the pot, and the Osun political space is now boiling.
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Bottom Line
As Nigeria continues to navigate its complex and often unpredictable political landscape, the Adeleke-Keyamo exchange reminds us that in this game, words are weapons and silence can be equally deadly.
The people of Osun State — and indeed all Nigerians watching — deserve transparency from their leaders. Whether there is truly no deal, or whether this is damage control at its finest, only time will tell.
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