A video of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke prostrating before his elder brother, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, in appreciation of his support during the just-concluded governorship election, has gone viral.
In the clip, Adeleke is seen fully prostrating in the traditional Yoruba style before his older brother, who is also the father of Afrobeats star Davido.
Dr Adedeji Adeleke later prayed for the governor and his administration as relatives and associates watched.
The gesture came days after Adeleke was declared winner of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission. He secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 444,815 votes.
The video has drawn reactions on X, with many users praising the governor’s humility and the Adeleke family’s cultural values.
Theo Ayodeji said, “One thing I love about Yoruba culture is how strongly we value respect for elders. You can hold the highest office and still dobale before an elder. Is this tradition still as strong among younger Yorubas today? You probably know the answer.”
Nazir A. Usman said, “Respect for elders and constituted authority is one thing you can’t take away from Yoruba people.”
Cosmas Nnamdi Nweke said, “I love this man. I also enjoy the kind of family relationship and love that is obvious in the Adeleke family.”
Ayodeji added, “Omoluabi trait. Thank you Mr Governor for not allowing the transience of power to cloud your sense of gratitude, both to the Almighty God and man.”
