Adeleke Joins Accord Party

Adeleke Joins Accord Party

In a dramatic political twist less than twenty-four hours before the Accord Party governorship primary election, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced his defection to the Accord Party.

The declaration was made at the Government House in Osogbo, where Adeleke addressed members of the State Executive Council, top government officials, and leaders of the Accord Party.

Governor Adeleke revealed that he had secretly joined the Accord Party over a month ago, explaining that the party’s mission of welfarism aligns with his commitment to the welfare of citizens and workers. He emphasized that the move provides him with a platform to seek re-election and govern Osun State for another four years.

According to Adeleke, stakeholders and residents of the state are already aware of the reasons behind his defection and will support him in the upcoming election.

This announcement follows Adeleke’s resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on December 1, 2025, after reports that he was denied admission into the All Progressives Congress (APC) two months earlier. His decision to join Accord Party marks a significant realignment in Osun’s political landscape, especially as the APC prepares to conduct its own governorship primary with 1,660 delegates.

Adeleke’s defection is expected to reshape the dynamics of the 2026 Osun governorship race. His administration has previously highlighted achievements in infrastructure and fiscal management, including claims of cutting the state’s deficit by over 50% since 2022.

With his new political base, Adeleke is positioning himself as a candidate who can continue delivering on promises while aligning with Accord Party’s welfare-driven ideology.

The development has sparked intense discussions across Osun State and beyond, as political observers weigh the implications of Adeleke’s move on both Accord Party’s strength and the broader electoral contest.