**Osun Governor, Adeleke Fires Back at APC Over Electoral Threats** In a recent development, the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has taken a swipe at the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged threats to deploy federal might to influence the upcoming governorship election in the state. However, he made it clear that President Bola Tinubu is not part of those who would engage in such undemocratic practices. According to a statement by Governor Adeleke's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the Governor warned that federal power should be used for the benefit of the people, not for electoral manipulation. He noted that President Tinubu is using federal might to deliver good governance to Nigerians, rather than rigging elections. Governor Adeleke described those who boast of using federal might to rig elections as "electoral bandits" who undermine democratic principles. He urged all stakeholders to support free and fair elections, emphasizing that the votes of the people must be respected. The Governor's statement comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the 2026 Osun governorship election to be held on August 15. Several political leaders in the state, including the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, were present at a meeting where Governor Adeleke made the submission. In a clear message to his opponents, Governor Adeleke called on them to stop attempting to undermine democratic principles ahead of the election. He expressed confidence that the people of Osun State are passionate about free and fair elections, and that only those who have no regard for democracy would boast of rigging elections. The Governor's re-election bid is expected to be a keenly contested one, with many political leaders in the state already declaring their support for him.