Drama unfolded on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics when the re-elected governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, displayed his trademark dancing skills during an interview on the programme.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, winner of the Osun governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The former senator, popularly known as the “Dancing Governor,” displayed what he has often described as a personal hobby after he was prompted by the programme’s anchor, Seun Okinbaloye.
Asked whether he could express his feelings to Nigerians and the rest of the world through music, Adeleke responded in the affirmative, saying, “You got it.”
The governor then danced to “Feel,” a hit song by his nephew, Davido, first while seated and later on his feet, displaying the dance moves for which he has become famous.
Adeleke described his victory as an appreciation from the people of Osun State, saying his administration had made frantic efforts to deliver the dividends of democracy to them.
He assured the people that he would do more during his second term.
The governor also said the opposition, particularly the All Progressives Congress (APC), underestimated him because of his public image and dancing skills.
Adeleke said his victory was particularly satisfying because many people had initially dismissed him as unserious and incapable of effective governance.
“At first, a lot of people underestimated me because of my dancing skills. A lot of people believed I wasn’t a serious person; that I would just go there, dance and have fun.
“But for me, I like people to underrate me. When you underrate me, I hit you from the back,” the governor said.
Adeleke added that his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, workers’ welfare and road development ultimately changed the perception of voters and earned him a second term.
“So that was what really happened. Before they knew what was going on, what the APC could not achieve in Osun in 12 years, I had already achieved in three and a half years,” he said.
Adeleke said his administration came into office with a clear blueprint and a competent team, which enabled it to deliver projects across the state.
“Immediately we came in, we had a blueprint and I had a very fantastic team, so we got to work. Before they could know what was going on, we had done infrastructure, connectivity of roads and health,” he said.
The governor also cited his relationship with organised labour as one of the factors that endeared him to workers in the state.
He said Osun had not experienced a strike under his administration, stressing that he allowed labour unions to negotiate directly with the government on issues affecting workers.
“For the first time in history, there has never been a strike for one day. Even when the minimum wage issue came, I told them: ‘Go and negotiate. Go and do what you have to do. Bring it to me and I will sign it.’
“So they are very happy. I kept wondering whether they would say thank you by giving me another chance for the second time. And they spoke loud and clear,” Adeleke said.
The governor said his personal relationship with the people, accessibility and grassroots connection also played a major role in his victory.
