Osun State was gripped by fresh political tension on Thursday as Governor Ademola Adeleke entered a closed-door meeting with influential Iwo-born politician and former Aregbesola ally, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti.

As of the time of filing this report, the meeting was still ongoing, fueling widespread speculation about a possible realignment ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

Adeoti, a veteran political tactician and former secretary to the state government, remains one of the most recognisable power brokers in Osun politics. His moves often spark ripple effects across party structures, particularly within the Osun West axis where voting blocs remain fiercely contested.

Governor Adeleke’s decision to engage Adeoti at this delicate political moment has sent analysts scrambling for interpretations. Many believe the discussion may be strategic, aimed at consolidating critical support bases before the next election cycle intensifies.

Political watchers say the development highlights the human side of Osun’s politics — where old alliances, former rivalries, and personal relationships quietly shape the battles that eventually play out in public.

Neither Adeleke’s camp nor Adeoti has released official details about the encounter, but anticipation is rising across the state’s political landscape.

With the 2026 governorship race already gathering steam, today’s meeting — still underway behind closed doors — could mark a significant turning point in Osun’s evolving power equation.