Nigeria: Osun 2026 - Adeleke Joins Accord Party, Declares Intention to Seek Second Term

9 December 2025
Premium Times (Abuja)
By Abdulqudus Ogundapo

The governor confirmed his intention to seek a second term in the 2026 governorship election.

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has joined Accord Party, following his recent resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The governor announced his new party affiliation in a statement posted on his official X handle on Tuesday.

In the statement, Mr Adeleke also declared his intention to seek a second term in office on the platform of the Accord Party, saying he aims to continue his administration's programmes.

Mr Adeleke said he joined the Accord Party on 6 November, although he only made it public today.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Osun off-cycle governorship election for 8 August 2026.

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