Nigerian cleric Baba Confirm JP has publicly predicted that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke will retain his seat in the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The prophet made this declaration in a recent social media video, asserting that God revealed to him that Adeleke, running on the Accord Party platform, will win the poll despite what he described as political manoeuvres from the presidency.
Prophet's Track Record and Bold Claim
Baba Confirm JP framed his prediction within what he called a proven record of accuracy, pointing to the disputed 2022 Osun governorship election, which Adeleke won before defending his mandate through a legal battle. In the video, he said: "In 2022 when there were doubts over whether he would win the Osun gubernatorial election, I prophesied his victory. Even when some prophets claimed that he would lose in court during the litigation related to the election, I proclaimed him the victor. Go and watch the videos on my YouTube."
Speaking directly to the camera, Baba Confirm JP added: "Adeleke is the divinely-ordained candidate. The prophecy stands. I don't care about all the political gimmicks of President Bola Tinubu, Adeleke would win. If my prophecy does not come to pass, let them take me away and execute me."
Unwavering Prediction for Adeleke's Re-election
Baba Confirm JP was unequivocal in his conclusion, saying no political force could alter the outcome he had foreseen. He added: "I only say God's words. No one can displace Adeleke. He will continue as governor."
The August 15 Osun governorship election is expected to be a closely watched contest, with Adeleke seeking a second term as the state's chief executive. Although 14 candidates were initially on the ballot, barely a week before the election, Adesina Adeyemi-Doro, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), withdrew from the contest and endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Adeyemi-Doro will still be on the ballot despite his withdrawal.
Three-Way Contest Shapes Up
The contest has increasingly taken the shape of a three-way battle involving incumbent Governor Adeleke of the Accord Party, Oyebamiji of the APC, and Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This dynamic underscores the high stakes of the election, which will determine the next governor of Osun State.
In related news, Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo, responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over the forthcoming Osun governorship election. Uzodimma told the singer to prepare to sign his uncle, Governor Adeleke, as a dancer after the poll.
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