Only God can settle conflict between Tinubu, Aregbesola — Adeyeye
Former Osun Central Senator Olusola Adeyeye stated that President Bola Tinubu and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola are the only individuals capable of mending their ongoing rift. Adeyeye made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he addressed the challenges of reconciling the two political figures.
“I don’t know; only God knows,” Adeyeye said in response to a question about reconciliation. “When things get to be like this, only the two of them can forgive each other.”
As the South-West Coordinator of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Adeyeye expressed a desire for harmony between Tinubu and Aregbesola, emphasizing that their reconciliation would be advantageous for the APC and Tinubu’s 2027 presidential bid.
“My wish would be for my party and for the president, because I want the president to win, and if he must, we must bring everybody together,” Adeyeye noted. However, he acknowledged that Aregbesola’s current role in the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) could complicate the potential for such a reunion.
In addressing whether Aregbesola should be part of the reconciliation efforts, Adeyeye explained the challenges posed by Aregbesola’s allegiance to the ADC. “It won’t look good to his admirers, especially those who follow him to that party,” he said.
Adeyeye also expressed confidence in Tinubu’s ability to secure support from the South-West in the upcoming election, asserting that a united APC would enhance the party’s prospects in the region. “Anyone from any party who thinks the next election will be easy for it is suffering self-delusion,” he remarked, reiterating the APC’s commitment to a strong campaign.
He dismissed concerns regarding Aregbesola’s impact on the APC, particularly in light of the ADC’s performance in the August 15, 2026, governorship election, noting Aregbesola was not a candidate in that contest. “How did the ADC perform, even in Ilesa? How did Aregbesola perform in Osun Central, where I come from?” Adeyeye queried.
While recognizing Aregbesola’s continued popularity in the state, he maintained that this should not be construed as an immediate advantage for another candidate. “If Aregbesola is the candidate, it’s a different matter,” Adeyeye commented. “The truth is he’s still a magnificent person, much loved. If he were a candidate, believe you me, anybody would be hard-pressed to beat him in Osun.”
However, Adeyeye cautioned against assuming that Aregbesola’s personal popularity could easily translate into support for other candidates. “Where he’s not the candidate, even he must not deceive himself that he can automatically take the affection for him to another person,” he concluded.
