A video has surfaced showing Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, engaged in culinary duties in the kitchen. The clip, sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, May 14, 2026, depicts Adeleke preparing curry rice and chicken.
Details of the Video
It remains unclear when the video was recorded. In the footage, one of the governor's children can be heard playfully teasing him. The 21-second video has quickly spread across social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter).
Public Reactions
Nigerians on social media expressed a range of opinions about the video. Some praised the governor for his cheerful demeanor, while others criticized his cooking technique.
@AcelifeMoses commented: "The only governor wey deh smile naturally. You can never see him frowning. Man is just cheerful to the core. This is literally how most of them should express themselves."
@Nyamisaac1138 wrote: "When the elections are getting closer and closer, you will start to see different political aspirants and present leaders trend online."
@Gisthub10 noted: "Look well, he clearly doesn’t know how to stir properly."
Background on Adeleke
Ademola Adeleke has been serving as the governor of Osun State since 2022. He previously represented the Osun-West senatorial district in the Senate from 2017 to 2019. At 66 years old, he is also the uncle of popular Nigerian singer and songwriter David Adeleke, widely known as Davido.
