It's hard for ADELEKE to win against 'Federal might' — RUFAI OSENI

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Arise Television’s The Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has predicted a bloody Osun State governorship election.

He said it would be a “miracle” for Governor Ademola Adeleke to win amid what he described as the deployment of federal might.

Oseni made the remarks on Tuesday while analysing the forthcoming election.

According to him, the influence of the Federal Government would be a major factor in determining the outcome of the poll.

“Coming back to Osun elections, like I’ve been saying, the number one factor in this election is the power of federal might, and federal might has been used very well.

“That’s why I predicted it’s going to be a miracle if Adeleke passes this test because of federal might. And when I’m saying this, I’m saying this because I want the people of Osun to go out there and put their money where their mouth is,” he said.

While expressing concern over the possibility of violence during the election, Oseni alleged that people had already been injured in incidents linked to the poll.

“I’m not saying it to distract Osun people. Like I said before, this election will be very bloody. People were also hurt this morning.

“A few days to election, people were also hurt. So it’s going to be a bloody election. Pure and simple, because there are a lot of moving parts,” he added.

The broadcaster further argued that the presence of a strong third candidate could work against Adeleke, citing previous election patterns.

“And when you check election history, any time you have a cocktail of federal might and you have a big third candidate, it doesn’t favor Adeleke,” Oseni said.