Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally pitched his political tent with the Accord Party, days after his dramatic exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor announced his defection on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Osogbo, in the presence of top national and state leaders of the Accord Party. He also unveiled the party as his new platform for the 2026 governorship election.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke disclosed that his move to the Accord Party was concluded over a month ago, following wide consultations with key stakeholders and opinion leaders across the state.
According to the governor, the decision was driven by his desire to sustain what he described as the steady delivery of good governance and democratic dividends to the people of Osun.
Adeleke explained that the party’s strong emphasis on welfarism and people-centred leadership aligns perfectly with his administration’s priorities, particularly in the areas of workers’ welfare, social services, and infrastructure development.
He assured party leaders and supporters that his government remains committed to inclusive leadership, stressing that all segments of the state would continue to feel the impact of governance under his watch.
With confidence in grassroots support across Osun West, East, and Central, the governor declared Accord Party as the vehicle for what he described as his “victory project” in 2026, calling on residents across the state to rally behind the party’s symbol of progress.
The governor’s defection comes days after he officially resigned from the PDP on December 1, citing persistent leadership crisis at the national level of the party.
In an earlier statement shared on his social media page, Adeleke confirmed that his resignation letter was submitted on November 4, 2025, at his ward in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government Area.
He thanked the PDP for the opportunities it gave him to serve both as a senator and as governor, while affirming his resolve to seek a second term under a new political banner.
