The campaign team of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially denied forming any secret political pact with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration regarding the 2027 presidential election. This clarification came from the Imole Campaign Council after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, sparked widespread speculation on social media. In a post on X, Keyamo congratulated Adeleke on his recent re-election and pointedly used the phrase “agreement is agreement” while thanking him for his public endorsement of Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

In a swift rebuttal, the spokesperson for Adeleke’s campaign council, Pelumi Olajengbesi , firmly rejected the insinuation of a backroom deal . He stated that Governor Adeleke’s voluntary endorsement was based strictly on a genuine appreciation of the President’s economic reforms and performance, rather than any pre-arranged political compromise. Olajengbesi urged observers not to undermine the resilience of the Osun electorate, clarifying that the federal government’s only role in the election was simply ensuring that democratic rules were respected.

“Thank you, Governor Ademola Adeleke, for the public and unequivocal endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 Presidential Election. You are a man of integrity and honour. ‘Agreement is agreement,’” Keyamo wrote.

The controversial remark has ignited fresh debates regarding the political relationship between Adeleke and Tinubu , as analysts interpret Keyamo’s words as evidence of a strategic backroom understanding between the two leaders. However, Adeleke’s campaign team has firmly rejected any insinuation of a political bargain, steadfastly insisting that the governor’s endorsement stems entirely from his objective appreciation of the President’s performance and economic reforms. Strongly warning commentators against undermining the resilience and independence of the Osun electorate, the campaign team categorically declared, “There is no agreement.” “Our support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is based on his performance and reforms that have strengthened states economically.

“Osun people voted @AAdeleke_01. President Tinubu simply ensured democratic rules were respected.”

Adeleke’s endorsement of Tinubu is not new.

The governor had repeatedly expressed support for the President’s bid for a second term, despite belonging to a different political party.

In March, Adeleke reaffirmed his support for Tinubu, describing him as a leader of the South-West and saying his endorsement of the President was in the interest of the region.

The governor also reiterated his position during his re-election campaign, maintaining that his support for Tinubu was based on the President’s policies and development initiatives.

Adeleke’s position has attracted considerable political attention because he contested the Osun governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party , while Tinubu is the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

The governor had previously been a member of the Peoples Democratic Party before defecting to Accord ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

Before the election, there were also reports and political discussions about a possible move by Adeleke into the APC and his relationship with Tinubu. The possibility generated opposition among some APC members in Osun who argued that Adeleke should not be given an automatic governorship ticket if he joined the party.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has consistently maintained his backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election ambition , despite their distinct political differences. The governor has frequently commended the federal government for its critical interventions and infrastructure developments across Osun State, such as key road projects, while continuously advocating for deeper collaboration between state and federal authorities. However, Adeleke’s campaign team has now drawn a firm boundary between this developmental cooperation and any implied backroom deals. They explicitly separate the governor’s political alignment with the President from the standalone mandate handed to him by local voters.

The campaign organization firmly asserted that Osun voters were solely responsible for the governor’s re-election . They strongly warned against narrative manipulations that undermine the electorate by suggesting the election outcome was pre-determined by elite political arrangements. This statement followed the formal announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which declared Adeleke the winner of Saturday’s highly competitive Osun governorship election. Adeleke successfully secured his second term under the platform of the Accord Party by polling 511,067 votes, defeating his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 444,815 votes.

Governor Ademola Adeleke secured his re-election victory by winning 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas , while his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji, claimed the remaining 11. Following the official declaration, Adeleke extended his gratitude to President Tinubu for ensuring a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, while simultaneously reaffirming his endorsement for Tinubu’s 2027 presidential ambition. It was this public declaration of support that prompted Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo to make his contentious “agreement is agreement” remark on social media, instantly sparking national political intrigue.

Despite the heavy speculation, no concrete details of any backroom deal have been disclosed by Keyamo or the Federal Government, nor is there any publicly established evidence proving that Adeleke’s endorsement was traded for electoral support, federal interventions, or political concessions. Consequently, the brewing controversy centers entirely on the interpretation of Keyamo’s cryptic choice of words rather than an officially verified political pact.

While the minister’s statement continues to fuel theories about a hidden alignment, Adeleke’s campaign team firmly maintains that the governor’s support is completely voluntary and based strictly on the merit of the administration’s performance. They steadfastly insist that Adeleke’s victory belongs exclusively to the resilient people of Osun State and must not be diminished by attributing the democratic outcome to any elite government arrangement.