The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, says there is no cause for alarm over likely defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke to All Progressives Congress(APC).

Oyebamiji, a leading gubernatorial aspirant during his continuous consultation at Obokun and Oriade Local Government Areas of Ijesa-North Federal Constituency yesterday, noted that the leadership of the party is in control of the situation.

Addressing his supporters, Oyebamiji reiterated the party’s commitment to return Osun to progressive government come 2026, assuring that nothing can destabilise the structure already built.

He said, “though our leader, Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola is coming to tell you everything as regards the defection rumour of the current Governor, Ademola Adeleke, into our revered party – APC, he sent me to tell you that there is no cause for alarm. He asked me to let you know that there is nothing to fear about. Our leaders are in charge and no reason to panic. The leaders are in control. No one will reap the fruit of your labour.

“As regards the councils’ imbroglio, our Minister is doing excellently well to ensure that justice prevails no matter whose ox is gored. Our councils are in the control of our elected chairmen and councillors and by the grace of God they will be in the control till we return to government come 2026”, he added.

He pledged to build on the good legacies of the progressive governments, particularly the monumental strides made by the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu