Born on May 13, 1960, into the famous Adeleke family of Ede in Osun State, the former senator, popularly known as the ‘Dancing Senator ‘, currently serves as the Executive Governor of Osun State, a position he assumed in November 2022. Adeleke’s Early Education and Corporate CareerAdeleke began his early education at Methodist Primary School, Surulere, Lagos, before proceeding to Nawarudeen Primary School, Ikire, Osun State. Political Entry And Legislative CareerAdeleke’s journey into active politics began in 2001 alongside his elder brother, the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, who was the first civilian governor of Osun State. In the September 22, 2018 governorship election, Adeleke faced the candidate of the APC, Gboyega Oyetola, and Iyiola Omisore of the SDP. Ahead of the August 2026 Osun State governorship election, Governor Adeleke is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party, anchoring his campaign on his administration’s performance in infrastructure, civil service welfare, healthcare, and local economic growth.