Governor Adeleke alleged that INEC planned to bypass ward and local government collation procedures, insisting results must follow due process while expressing confidence in winning the election.

Francis Fadahunsi, Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of allegedly using political violence to suppress

Another factor that may affect the fortunes of the governor is that a major PDP bloc loyal to former Governor Oyinlola has dumped him