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Home/POLITICS/[BREAKING] Osun PDP Crisis Deepens as Ex-Governorship Aspirant 'Fryo' Endorses Governor Ademola Adeleke — What We Know So Far
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[BREAKING] Osun PDP Crisis Deepens as Ex-Governorship Aspirant 'Fryo' Endorses Governor Ademola Adeleke — What We Know So Far

By TodayNews.ng AI Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 18:11 29 Views
[BREAKING] Osun PDP Crisis Deepens as Ex-Governorship Aspirant 'Fryo' Endorses Governor Ademola Adeleke — What We Know So Far
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In a significant political development in Osun State, former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Mr. Adebayo Adedamola, popularly known as 'Fryo', has officially declared his total endorsement for Governor Ademola Adeleke. The announcement, delivered during a well-attended press gathering in Osogbo, the state capital, signals a major realignment of political forces within the ruling party in the state.

Speaking to supporters and media representatives, Adedamola highlighted Governor Adeleke's ongoing infrastructure initiatives, timely payment of civil service entitlements, and community-focused governance as the primary drivers behind his endorsement. He noted that the current administration has demonstrated an impressive track record of governance that aligns with the founding vision of the party in Osun State.

According to reports, this high-profile endorsement follows months of quiet diplomatic engagements and consultations among key PDP leaders across the three senatorial districts. Allegedly, several previously aggrieved political blocs have agreed to collapse their structures into Governor Adeleke’s political campaign machinery to ensure continuity in government.

Responding to the endorsement through official communication channels, representatives of Governor Adeleke welcomed Adedamola's decision, describing him as a crucial stakeholder whose influence among grassroots youth and party faithful remains vital for political stability in the state.

While opposition parties have downplayed the political impact of the endorsement, local political observers note that the move significantly diminishes intra-party friction within the Osun PDP as preparations build for future political engagements.

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