Nigeria: Ex-Osun Scribe, Loyalists Defect to Accord Party

By Joshua Dada

A former secretary to the Osun State government (SSG), Moshood Adeoti, has declared his support for the second term bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke and aligned with the Accord Party (AP) with thousands of his supporters the state.

Adeoti, an associate of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, the national secretary of African Democratic Congress (ADC), stepped back from active politics following the fallout within the Omoluabi/ADC political bloc barely two months ago.

Declaring for the Accord Party at a large town hall meeting attended by his political structure and grassroots coordinators from across the state in Osogbo on Tuesday, Adeoti stressed that his endorsement of Adeleke followed extensive consultations with his followers and stakeholders statewide.

He explained that the collective decision to support Governor Adeleke was driven by what he described as the visible transformation and developmental progress recorded in Osun over the past three years.

During the meeting, Hon. Kehinde Morenikeji moved a formal motion for Adeoti and his supporters to join the Accord Party, which was seconded by Kehinde Ogaala and unanimously adopted by all in attendance.

In his remarks, Hon. Muniru Raji, Special Adviser to Governor Adeleke on Political Matters, attested to the grassroots strength and political sagacity of Adeoti, who he described as a dependable and trusted leader with deep grassroots acceptance across Osun State.

He urged supporters to remain united and committed, noting that Adeoti remains "a trustworthy leader worthy of followership."

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