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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke was absent during the PDP governorship primary, where Adedamola Adebayo secured the candidacy for the 2026 election with 919 votes from 957 delegates. A confrontation occurred after the election involving some lawmakers and an INEC official, resulting in an assault amidst claims of political interference by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Despite announcing his resignation from the PDP, Adeleke's name remained on the ballot. The primary faced confusion due to conflicting directives from factional party officials, leading to a tense atmosphere despite heavy security presence. Adeleke cited a national leadership crisis as his reason for resignation in a letter obtained by the press. The deadline for candidate submission set by INEC is December 15.

Governors Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State and Ademola Adeleke of Osun State presented their 2026 budget proposals to their respective Houses of Assembly. Mutfwang proposed a budget of N914.86 billion, termed "Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0," allocating N341 billion for recurrent expenditure and N573 billion for capital projects, emphasizing socio-economic development and transparency. He urged for prompt approval to expedite implementation. Conversely, Adeleke's "Budget of Economic Transformation" totals N705 billion, with 45% for recurrent and 55% for capital expenditure. He highlighted past accomplishments in road construction and healthcare initiatives, assuring commitment to completing ongoing projects and diligent financial management.