Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party, citing escalating internal conflicts within the PDP and the need to secure a stable political platform for the state’s future.
In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday evening, Adeleke explained that his decision, though difficult, was driven by the ongoing leadership disputes and legal uncertainties within the PDP.
“I have a strong emotional attachment to the PDP, but the circumstances made it impossible to continue,” Adeleke stated. “I did everything I could, but I love my state, and I had to act to protect its progress. Without a reliable platform and limited time, the decision became necessary.”
Rejecting claims that his defection was motivated by personal gain, Adeleke insisted that his priority is governance and ensuring stability for Osun State. “This is not about abandoning PDP. I remain committed to its ideals, but I must safeguard the good work we’ve started and the future of the state,” he emphasized.
The governor described the recurring crises within the PDP as both disheartening and disruptive. “Every day seemed to bring a new challenge within the party. As a reasonable person, I had to decide on a path forward. That’s why I chose the Accord Party,” he added.
Adeleke officially declared his allegiance to the Accord Party during a ceremony at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Osogbo on Tuesday, attended by key national and state party leaders.
The defection follows the release of Adeleke’s resignation letter from the PDP dated November 4, 2025. Shortly afterward, the PDP held its primary and nominated Adedamola Adebayo as its governorship candidate for the 2026 election.
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On Wednesday, the Accord Party screening committee cleared Adeleke to contest the party’s governorship primary in Osogbo, positioning him to emerge as the party’s flagbearer for the upcoming election.
