Breaking…Gov Adeleke defects to Accord Party after dumping PDP

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially joined the Accord Party, just days after parting ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move marks a major political shift in the state and sets the stage for a heated governorship race.

Adeleke also confirmed that he will contest for a second term in office under his new party. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Osogbo, where he hosted national and state executives of the Accord Party.

Speaking during the event, Adeleke said his decision reflects his commitment to “sustaining good governance” in Osun and working with a political platform that aligns with his leadership vision.

According to him, he quietly joined the party on November 6 after weeks of consultations with political stakeholders, traditional institutions and community influencers across the state.

He said his decision to contest under the Accord Party was driven by the desire to consolidate ongoing projects and sustain the delivery of social and infrastructural reforms that his administration has been credited for.

“The people of Osun State know why we have taken this step. We intend to pursue a second term under Accord to complete ongoing work and deepen the dividends of democracy that have been acknowledged both within and outside the state,” he said.

Adeleke explained that he chose Accord because the party’s ideology of welfarism aligns with his administration’s focus on worker welfare, social services, and people-centered policies.

“I welcome our party leaders to the Osun Government House. You are now part of us, just as I am now part of you. We must remain united as we prepare for the elections,” he added.

The governor noted that since joining Accord, he has embraced the philosophy of placing citizens’ well-being at the centre of governance, saying his administration has pursued welfare-driven policies “day and night.”

He told party supporters that Accord was now the vehicle to retain power in 2026, promising an inclusive leadership structure that accommodates all political tendencies.

“From Osun West to Osun East and Osun Central, this is our new platform for victory next year,” he said, calling on residents from Ijesaland, Ifeland, Igbomina, Iwoland, Osogbo, Modakeke, Gbongan, Ikire, Ikirun and other communities to “thumb up” for continued good governance.

Adeleke declared that the people voted for progress in 2022 and would support continuity in 2026.

“In honour of the wishes of stakeholders and the good people of Osun, I hereby declare formally for the Accord Party,” he announced.