Adeleke withdraws EFCC lawsuit following President Tinubu's intervention

Osun governorship election Ademola Adeleke Bola Tinubu EFCC account freeze Nigeria politics

Following his re-election in the Osun State governorship election held on August 15, 2026, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state Attorney-General to withdraw a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The legal action had challenged the EFCC’s decision to freeze the state’s statutory allocation account during an investigation into the alleged manipulation of approximately N11 billion in funds.

Adeleke stated that the decision to drop the suit was prompted by the personal intervention of President Bola Tinubu, who contacted the governor to resolve the dispute. The governor expressed a desire to move past the conflict and noted that his legal team is assisting officials who were invited by the EFCC for questioning.

In the wake of his victory, Adeleke also addressed political speculation, denying any electoral alliance or partnership with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Furthermore, he declared his intention to support President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing regional interests and the need for stability in the South-West. While some supporters expressed disappointment over this potential political shift, others, including former Senator Shehu Sani, suggested the move is a strategic calculation for political survival and regional benefit.

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Ademola Adeleke · All Progressives Congress · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Bola Tinubu · Economic and Financial Crimes Commission · Independent National Electoral Commission · Osun State

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[● 2 SOURCES] The British High Commission noted issues such as vote-buying, voter interference, and accessibility challenges during the Osun election.
[● 8 SOURCES] Ademola Adeleke was declared the winner of the Osun governorship election on August 15, 2026. dailyreport.ng · chronicle.ng · www.gistmania.com · thenews-chronicle.com · gwg.ng · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Tinubu congratulated Governor Adeleke on his re-election victory. thecitizenng.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Adeleke denied that his support for Tinubu was part of a political deal, citing regional interests instead. thenews-chronicle.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The decision to withdraw the suit against the EFCC followed an intervention by President Bola Tinubu. dailyreport.ng · chronicle.ng · www.gistmania.com · www.thecable.ng · thenews-chronicle.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Governor Ademola Adeleke directed the Osun State Attorney-General to withdraw the lawsuit against the EFCC. dailyreport.ng · chronicle.ng · www.gistmania.com · www.thecable.ng · thenews-chronicle.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The EFCC froze the Osun state account to investigate the alleged manipulation of approximately N11 billion in funds. chronicle.ng · www.gistmania.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Governor Adeleke declared his intention to support President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. thenews-chronicle.com · ynaija.com · newtelegraphng.com
[● 6 SOURCES] INEC declared Ademola Adeleke the winner of the Osun governorship election on August 15, 2026. newsnowonline.com.ng · theglittersonline.com.ng · thecitizenng.com · thenews-chronicle.com · blueprint.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] Adeleke denied having any electoral deal or partnership with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding his victory. gwg.ng · www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com