Aregbesola: I’ve never slept with another woman since marriage

Aregbesola: I’ve never slept with another woman since marriage

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has made a personal declaration about his marriage, saying he has never been intimate with another woman since marrying his wife, Sherifat.

Aregbesola made the statement while addressing supporters during an ADC campaign rally in Osun State, as the party intensifies its mobilisation ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election.

Speaking in Yoruba, the former Osun State governor said his decision to remain faithful to his wife was connected to a personal commitment he made to God.

Aregbesola told the gathering that although such a declaration might be unusual for many men, he had remained committed to the promise he made as part of his religious devotion.

“Oh Lord my God, if you are the one I am serving, and I did not add any other thing to it. What I am about to say, only a few men can say it: Because of your fear, I never had any intimacy with another woman since I married my wife,” Aregbesola said.

He also spoke about a personal prayer concerning his political aspirations, telling supporters: “I told God that next June, we must do it at the government house.”

The comments came as Aregbesola continues to play a prominent role in the ADC’s campaign for the Osun governorship election, where the party is seeking to challenge the established political forces in the state.

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The ADC governorship candidate, Najeem Folasayo Salaam, is contesting against Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking another term under the Accord Party.

Aregbesola, who governed Osun State between 2010 and 2018, has emerged as one of the leading figures in the ADC’s campaign and has been involved in the party’s efforts to expand its support base across the state.

The former governor joined the ADC after leaving the APC and has repeatedly dismissed speculation that he intends to return to the ruling party.

His involvement has added political weight to the ADC’s campaign as the party seeks to present itself as an alternative to the APC and other major political platforms ahead of the Osun 2026 election.

The contest is expected to attract significant attention because of the political history of the state and the involvement of prominent political figures.

For Aregbesola, however, his latest remarks focused largely on his personal convictions, with the former governor presenting his marital fidelity as part of his commitment to his faith and relationship with God.

The statement has generated interest because of its highly personal nature, coming from a prominent Nigerian politician during an active election campaign.

As political parties continue their campaigns across Osun State, attention is expected to remain focused on the candidates, their policies, campaign strategies and the issues that will influence voters when they head to the polls on August 15, 2026.

Aregbesola: I’ve never slept with another woman since marriage