Barely 24 hours before the Accord Party’s governorship primary slated for Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adelekehas officially joined the party, marking a dramatic shift in the political landscape ahead of the Osun 2026 race.
The Nation reports that on Tuesday evening, Accord Party flags were raised in front of the Osun State Government House, where Governor Adeleke was holding a meeting with political leaders, including key figures from his former party.
Adeleke dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following an escalating leadership crisis that had split the party’s structure in the state and fueled weeks of speculation about his future political direction.
A senior official in the Osun State government confirmed the development, saying:
“Adeleke is picking his re-election ticket in Accord.”
The Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, also confirmed his principal’s defection on Tuesday night.
Adeleke is expected to contest the Accord Party governorship primary on Wednesday, setting the stage for a highly competitive 2026 governorship race that could reshape party alliances and voter expectations.
Details shortly…
