Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has formally joined the Accord Party to seek re‑election in the Aug. 8, 2026 governorship election in the state.
A statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson for the governor on Tuesday in Osogbo, said that Adeleke made the announcement at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in the presence of national and state leaders of the party.
Truthng reports that Adeleke resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Dec. 2.
Adeleke made this known in a letter dated Nov. 4 addressed to the chairman of the party in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government Area of the state.
In the letter, made available to newsmen, Adeleke cited persistent leadership turmoil at the party’s national level as the reason for his resignation.
The governor, however, said that he had joined the Accord Party more than a month ago to seek re‑election.
“I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago, precisely Nov. 6, as a platform to seek re‑election in 2026.
“This was after weeks of consultation and deliberation with stakeholders and opinion leaders.
“Stakeholders and residents of Osun State are aware of why we are taking this important decision.
“We intend to pursue a second term in office on the platform of the Accord Party to complete the ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends, which have been applauded at home and abroad,” he added.
Adeleke further explained that he opted for the party because its mission of welfarism aligns with his administration’s passion for citizens’ and workers’ welfare.
“We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens’ and workers’ welfare.
“I welcome our party leaders into the Osun State Government House.
“You are now part of us, as I am also part of you. We are united in progress and good intentions for the good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large.
