By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
As the campaign for 2027 election kicks off, a chieftain of the Accord Party, Adeleke’s victory proofs Osun residents appreciate good governance -Timothy Folaranmi
\n, popularly known as Timo Ejigbo, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke\u2019s re-election as a victory achieved through prayers, perseverance and the confidence of the people of Osun State in his administration.<\/p>\n
It would be recalled that the incumbent governor and Accord candidate, Ademola Adeleke, won the election with 511,067 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, who secured 444,815 votes.<\/p>\n
Folaranmi, who spoke while reflecting on the outcome of the governorship election, said the Governor performed very well during his first tenure, hence the reason why the residents voted him for a second tenure in office. <\/p>\n
According to him, Adeleke\u2019s performance was responsible for the support he received from voters, expressing confidence that the governor would perform better during his second term.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe people of Osun that voted for the Governor know who he is and the work he has been doing that warranted them voting for him, and I believe that he will do better than the first term,\u201d Folaranmi added.<\/p>\n
Speaking on his motivation for political participation, Folaranmi said his involvement in politics was driven primarily by his desire to contribute to the welfare and development of his people rather than personal gain.<\/p>\n
\u201cI do not have much, but the little God gives me, I give it out. I can just say giving out is my talent. What drives me into politics is not just personal gain. One of the reasons I joined politics is so that we can help our people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Comrade Tunde Salami, popularly known as Sportman, commended Folaranmi for his contributions to sports development and grassroots mobilisation in Ejigbo.<\/p>\n
Salami said Folaranmi had become a major contributor to football development in the local government, describing his interventions as significant to the growth of young talents.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, when we talk about sports development in Ejigbo Local Government, we cannot do without Comrade Timothy Folaranmi. He has done a lot in the football circle,\u201d Salami said.<\/p>\n
Salami also highlighted Folaranmi\u2019s sponsorship of the Timo for Imole Football Competition, which he said began in 2024\/2025, noting that the competition had provided opportunities for young footballers in the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe hosted the first edition of the football competition in 2024\/2025 called Timo for Imole Football Competition. The first prize came with millions of naira, and we are just deciding on the second edition last week. He is the best so far and we really appreciate him,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He further disclosed that Folaranmi had supported referees, players and coaches, including assisting some coaches who recently completed professional training courses.<\/p>\n
Salami said the sports community in Ejigbo was grateful for Folaranmi\u2019s interventions and promised that stakeholders would reciprocate his support by contributing to the development of sports in the area.<\/p>\n
He said Folaranmi understood the importance of sports to youth mobilisation, adding that the politician had made sports one of the pillars of his grassroots engagement.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe also believes that where we have youths is mainly in sports. That is why he made sports one of the pillars of mobilisation,\u201d Salam added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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