Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has officially joined the Accord Party.
Adeleke announced his decision during a stakeholders meeting held at the Banquet hall of the Government House in the presence of national and state leaders of the Accord Party.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that Adeleke, who is seeking a second term in office, last week announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said, “I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago, precisely on November 6 as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders.
“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.
“We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare.”
Immediately the Governor received his membership card, members of the State Executive Council pledged their total support for his reelection as well as their collective movement to the Yellow party.
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