Adeleke made the allegations during an Arise TV Townhall debate, delivering some of his sharpest remarks yet against his predecessor and political rival. Adeleke links Oyetola to TinubuThe governor alleged that Oyetola, who is a cousin of President Bola Tinubu, was exploiting that family connection to apply pressure in Osun State. Adeleke confident ahead of Saturday electionDespite the accusations, Adeleke struck a confident tone about the outcome of the election. Adeleke also framed the alleged arrests as evidence that his opponents lacked confidence in a free and fair contest. Adeleke narrowly defeated Oyetola in the July 2022 Osun governorship election, a result that was contested in court before being upheld in Adeleke's favour.