Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially announced his defection to the Accord Party, unveiling it as his new political platform ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
The declaration took place on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Osogbo, with national and state leaders of the party in attendance. Governor Adeleke revealed that he formally joined the Accord Party on November 6, 2025, after weeks of consultations with stakeholders and opinion leaders across the state.
Speaking through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke emphasized that his decision was informed by the party’s ideological alignment with his administration’s focus on citizen and worker welfare.
“We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens’ and workers’ welfare,” the governor said.
Adeleke urged party members to maintain unity as preparations intensify for the 2026 governorship race, stressing the importance of inclusive leadership that accommodates all groups.
Reflecting on his experience with the Accord Party, he said: “The focus on people’s welfare should always be at the heart of public leadership. The primary essence of government is the welfare and well-being of the people.”
The governor also called on residents across Osun West, Osun East, and Osun Central to rally behind the Accord Party, describing it as the state’s new vehicle for victory.
“From Igbomina to Ijeshaland, Ifeland, Osogbo, Iwoland, Modakeke, Gbongan, Igbajo, Ikire, Ikirun, Ede and beyond, this is our party, our new platform for victory come August next year,” Adeleke declared.
Concluding his announcement, the governor said: “In accordance with the will of our stakeholders and in deep respect for the wishes of Osun people, I hereby declare for the Accord Party.”
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