Osun 2026: Adeleke Dismisses Defection Rumours to ADC
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed claims that he plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
Adeleke stressed that he remains in the PDP and has no intention of joining the ADC or any other party to seek re-election.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, the governor said his focus is on delivering more dividends of democracy to Osun people.
The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to a report that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The report is not only untrue but a calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusions and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun State.
“We want to reiterate for the umpteenth time that Governor Adeleke remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has no plan whatsoever to join the ADC or any party for that matter.
“Governor Adeleke’s pre-occupation at the moment is the continued delivery of dividends of democracy to Osun people who resoundingly gave him their mandates three years ago.
“Even more, Governor Adeleke and leaders in the PDP have been focused on galvanising the structures of the party for the ongoing voter’s registration ahead of next year’s election, which he is well positioned to win.
“Those behind the latest round of misinformation are trying to latch on the huge goodwill that Governor Adeleke enjoys with Osun people to sway support. The series of unsolicited endorsement of Governor Adeleke is rattling those afraid of the will of the people.”
Urging the public to disregard the rumours, the statement added, “Members and supporters of the Governor are enjoined not to succumb to the fake news millers and instead, focus their efforts into mobilising votes for his re-election bid under the PDP.
“As a man of the people, Governor Adeleke recognises the overwhelming goodwill and confidence that Osun people have in the PDP and his leadership. His Excellency is not and will not go against the will of the people.”
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