Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially confirmed his move to the Accord Party, declaring it as his new political platform ahead of his re-election bid scheduled for August next year.
The governor revealed this in a post on his verified X account on Tuesday, only days after announcing his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to Adeleke, he had secretly joined the Accord Party over a month earlier, on November 6, 2025, following extensive consultations with political stakeholders and influential leaders.
He explained that his decision was driven by the party’s philosophy of welfarism, which aligns with his administration’s emphasis on prioritizing citizens’ and workers’ welfare.
Adeleke noted that residents and political actors in Osun State were already aware of the reasons behind the move, adding that the Accord Party would serve as the platform for his second-term campaign and the continuation of various developmental projects his administration has begun.
He expressed admiration for the party’s ideological stance, stating that the principal duty of government is to ensure the wellbeing of its people.
The governor also welcomed the national leadership of Accord to Osun State, emphasizing unity, inclusiveness, and shared commitment toward delivering good governance.
“Our mission is to maintain a united front as we head into future elections,” he said.
“We must foster inclusive leadership that protects the interests of all groups. The Accord Party is prepared to take charge in Osun and ensure continuity in delivering democratic benefits to our people.”
Adeleke resigned from the PDP on December 2, citing the persistent leadership crisis at the national level.
In a letter addressed to the party chairman of Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, in Ede North LGA, he expressed appreciation for the opportunities the PDP gave him, first as Senator for Osun West (2017–2019) and later as Governor.
