By Thomas Abidoye
The governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Osun State, Engr. John Olufemi Adesuyi, has reaffirmed his commitment to create 50,000 jobs in the agricultural sector if elected governor in the August 8, 2026 election.
Adesuyi gave the assurance on Saturday while unveiling his campaign manifesto in Osogbo, the state capital.
He stated that the ZLP has a wide presence across all 30 local government areas and the area office in Osun, noting that the party recorded votes in every local government during previous elections.
Adesuyi said the party’s performance in the 2022 governorship election and the 2023 general election showed that ZLP has a functional structure across the state, despite not deploying extensive campaign materials.
He added that the party emerged ahead of some established political parties in the 2023 presidential election in Osun, describing ZLP as a people-oriented party with growing acceptance.
The ZLP candidate said the party would not engage in vote buying and would focus on voter education to discourage the sale of votes during elections.
He disclosed that the party has begun election education programmes to enlighten voters on the importance of choosing credible candidates and participating responsibly in the electoral process.
Adesuyi explained that his manifesto prioritises good governance, economic empowerment, and inclusive leadership, with a focus on youth and women empowerment through sustainable means.
He said his administration would introduce mechanised farming using affordable equipment such as power tillers across all local governments to boost agricultural production.
According to him, the agricultural programme would create 50,000 jobs and position Osun as a hub for agricultural production capable of serving neighbouring states.
Adesuyi also stated that improved food production would help reduce food prices and make essential services more accessible to residents across the state.
