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Tinubu steady hand for Osun State election matter – supporters

Di electioneering process for Osun State under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu don show say im supporters dey see am as one wey get passion for democracy, fairness, and national unity. As President, Tinubu don continue to talk about di importance of strengthening Nigeria democratic institutions, and di developments for Osun State dey serve as example of how im administration dey do tings.

Despite political differences, President Tinubu don repeat call for dialogue and cooperation among political actors. Im approach towards Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke na one wey supporters say dey put governance and di interests of citizens first, no matter party differences.

This approach face serious test when di Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) decide to freeze Osun State Government account on August 5, 2026, before di governorship election wey happen on August 15. EFCC say di action dey connected to investigation into how di state manage ecology, intervention, and FAAC funds.

Governor Adeleke no gree, im call di action unconstitutional and politically motivated. President Tinubu talk say im no happy with di timing of di action, and im direct EFCC to go back to court make dem seek di correct legal process for di account restriction. Im also reach out to Governor Adeleke about di matter.

Supporters of di President dey use this development as proof say im really dey committed to make sure federal institutions no go undermine di credibility of elections, no matter which political side dem belong to.

Beyond di account issue, Tinubu administration don pursue many major economic and policy reforms, incliding di removal of petrol subsidy, changes to di student loan system, and more emphasis on infrastructure development. Di administration describe these measures as necessary reforms wey go address long-standing economic challenges and improve opportunities for Nigerians.

For Osun State, di President supporters say im emphasis on dialogue and peaceful political engagement don help make people focus on issues, instead of personal or party disagreements. Im calls for political parties and candidates to respect electoral rules and accept di outcome of di democratic process na part of efforts to promote peaceful elections.

As Osun State dey navigate im political process, di emphasis on peaceful participation, respect for democratic institutions, and cooperation between different levels of government remain important. For supporters of President Tinubu, di way im handle di Osun account-freeze episode and im broader approach to governance show say im prefer institutional processes, dialogue, and stability. Dem argue say continued cooperation between di Federal Government and Osun State Government fit help create conditions for more development and democratic dividends for di people of di state.