Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially joined the Accord Party, unveiling it as his platform for seeking re-election in the 2026 governorship election.
In a statement posted on his official X handle on Tuesday, December 9, Adeleke said, “Today, we unveiled the Accord Party, our new platform for the good people of Osun State.
“From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Central, this is our party, our new platform for victory come August next year.”
He revealed that he joined the party over a month ago, on November 6, 2025, after “weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders.”
Adeleke explained, “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 ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends, which have been applauded at home and abroad.”
Adeleke cited the party’s focus on citizen welfare as a key reason for his move, adding, “We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare.
“Since I joined, I have been fascinated by the philosophy of this great party. The primary essence of a government is the welfare and well being of the people.”
He also welcomed the party’s leadership into the state, saying, “I welcome the leadership of the Accord from the National into Osun State.
“You are now part of us as I am also now part of you. We are united in progress and good intentions for the good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large.”
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Adeleke concluded by emphasising unity and inclusivity ahead of future elections: “Our task is to sustain a united front as we prepare for future elections.
“We have a duty to ensure an inclusive leadership where the interests of all groups are cared for. Our party, Accord Party, is here to take over Osun governance and sustain the delivery of good governance in our dear state.”
First Daily reports that the Accord Party had said it was ready to receive Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, into its fold should he decide to contest for a second term on the party’s platform in the 2026 governorship election.
The Lagos State Chairman of Accord, Dele Oladeji, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, December 3, “We are waiting for his declaration. That is what we can say for now.
“We are waiting for when he will declare for Accord. In Accord, we are ready for him. Whenever he decides to step in, we are set to receive him.”
Adeleke’s defection followed his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he attributed to prolonged leadership conflicts within the party’s national structure and doubts over its readiness for the upcoming election.
In a statement on his Instagram page on Monday, December 1, he said his decision was driven by “the unending leadership disputes at the top ranks of the PDP.”
The move now positions Adeleke to contest the 2026 governorship election under the Accord Party, marking a significant political shift in Osun State.