Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Spotted Drumming Bandiri at Ramadan Lecture in Osogbo, Video Trends
- A video of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun at a recent Ramadan lecture in Osogbo went viral on social media
- The highlight was a clip showing the politician playing a local drum known as the Bandiri during the lecture
- The heartwarming video drew reactions online as it came ahead of the election in the state later this year
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Governor Ademola Adeleke recently made waves on social media over a video of him showing off his drumming skills at an Islamic event in Osogbo, the capital of Osun state.
The video, which was shared by Oni Gbenga Lawrence, a special assistant (digital media) to the governor, showed him energetically drumming a Bandiri (frame drum) at the NASFAT Osogbo branch’s annual Ramadan lecture on March 1, 2026.
Source: Instagram
Adeleke skillfully drummed the Bandiri amid cheers from people at the event.
"His Excellency, Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, drumming Bandiri at the Annual Special Ramadan Lecture of NASFAT, Osogbo branch. A moment of joy, faith, and unity as the Governor connects with the Muslim faithful in Osogbo," Oni wrote in a caption.
Adeleke, nicknamed the "Dancing Governor" for viral dance videos since 2022, has sparked conversation online following his participation in the ongoing Ramadan.
This comes ahead of the Osun state election scheduled for August 2026.
In related news, Legit.ng recalls reporting that Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, attended a Ramadan lecture in Oyo town.
A video captured the moment the Alaafin arrived at the event alongside his entourage amid cheers from attendees. He hinted that the lecture was focused on good parenting and building stronger families.
Source: Twitter
The Instagram video of Governor Ademola Adeleke drumming the Bandiri at an Islamic event is below:
Reactions as Governor Ademola drums Bandiri
Reacting, some netizens praised his humility, while others shared diverse views. Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions that trailed the video, read them below:
"There's nothing he can't do to entertain you he's a happy soul."
rasaq4945 said:
"Na wetin him mate dy do fo Abia."
iam_ooni commented:
"Doing everything aside he’s duty as a governor for your information I’m from osun state so I know what I’m."
nicybitz5050 said:
"E done reach election naw....our politicans the always funny me eh....I wish many of us are same like me....well we move."
alaafin94 said:
"This one do not need city boys moment to work for his second term in office . He is man of the people ….Tinubu own no be like that . Yeye."
th3hertheohyhe commented:
"This country no go ever good. Dem go say he's a trustworthy leader for doing this like that."
Osun government clears air on withheld salaries
Legit.ng previously reported that the Osun State Government rejected claims that local government workers in the state were not receiving their salaries and described the narrative as inaccurate and misleading.
The state government said the issue being discussed publicly does not reflect the reality of salary administration across the councils.
The clarification followed growing public commentary linking unpaid salaries to the withholding of local government allocations.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
