2026 Osun Guber Election: Rep Doguwa’s No -Go Area Comments ‘Expressive’, Sacrosanct’-Gov Adeleke’s Media Aide

Ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has described the assertions made by Rep Alhassan Doguwa that the State of the Living Spring is a no- go area as a political reality that must be accepted by all.

Mr Olawale also asserted that Governor Adeleke is well- positioned to retain his mandate beyond 2026.

Recall that Rep Doguwa ,who was in Ede alongside other federal lawmakers, had remarked that ‘With the developmental strides of Governor Ademola Adeleke and the kind of political strength I have seen here, along with the dexterity and doggedness of your humble personality, it appears to me that Osun is like a no-go area’.

Doguwa is an APC bigwig, and a ranking member of the House of Representatives.

Reacting to the federal lawmaker’s comments, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that Hon. Doguwa’s assertion ‘reflects the true state of things in Osun state’, adding that the support for Governor Adeleke among Osun people is too pronounced that it could not escape the attention of a veteran politician like Rep Doguwa.

Mallam Rasheed also submitted that as long as democracy is about numbers and the will of the people, Governor Adeleke is advantageously positioned to secure a re-election in 2026 warning that those who are counting on manipulation to get to power will have the people to contend with.

‘The truth, which is not lost on even his critics, is that Governor Ademola Adeleke is the man to beat because the people are solidly behind him. If truly we are in a democracy, and that the people actually are the decider, there is no way those who failed badly in the past will have any inroad to power in 2026.

Although, we have heard them boast of capturing or snatching or adopting any other undemocratic means to power in 2026, but we are confident that they have Osun people to deal with. And, we know for certain that it will be mission impossible, because no matter how much they try, the people will prevail.

Rt. Hon. Alhassan Doguwa is a veteran politician, serving his 6th term in the House of Representative, and knows the indices that count for electoral victory. So, it is not surprising when he categorized Osun as a no-go area, which we believe should be enough to prevail on those who seek to bypass the acceptable route to power in a democracy, which is through a fair and credible poll’  he said.

Mallam Rasheed  also said Governor Adeleke will forge ahead in his pro-people governance approach out of deep respect for their trust  which made them elect him in 2022, noting that Osun will experience more developmental projects and welfare packages for the people under him.

 ‘Governor Adeleke is the People’s governor, and not one imposed on the people with aid of a ‘remote control’, and he respects Osun people for their votes. In two years, he has been able to show that things can actually work going by the incredible turnaround in physical infrastructure, welfare of the people, among other good governance efforts demonstrated.

While some may hold on to the illusion of a repeat of the ‘remote control’ imposition, we declare our resolute faith in the people to stand firm in ensuring that nothing tampers with their will and are ready to show that, as Rt. Hon. Doguwa rightly declared, Osun State is a no-go area’ he added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you