Veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has warned Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, of an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the August 15, 2026, governorship election in the state. He alleged that the APC-led Federal Government was planning to use the Osun election as a test run for the 2027 presidential election. Momodu further alleged that members of the APC had been instructed to secure victory in Osun State “by any means necessary”, warning that such an approach could have serious consequences. We are proud of the uncommon work you’ve done, and doing,” he said. Naija News reports that the Osun governorship election is scheduled for August 15, 2026, with Adeleke seeking re-election.