Governor Ademola Adeleke’s emergence as the Accord Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2026 Osun State election sparked wide jubilation on Wednesday, marking a major turning point in the state’s political landscape.
Running as the sole aspirant, Adeleke secured an overwhelming victory with 145 out of 150 delegate votes, while five votes were declared void.
His smooth sail through the primaries reflects both his influence within the party and the strength of the coalition that rallied around his candidacy.
The Secretary of the Primary Committee, Abdulazeez Salaudeen, officially announced the results, confirming Adeleke as the party’s flagbearer.
The development comes shortly after his formal defection to the Accord Party, a move he said was driven by the desire to pursue his political vision in a more cohesive and supportive environment.
His supporters celebrated the outcome as a reaffirmation of his leadership and a sign of renewed momentum ahead of the 2026 polls.
Adeleke’s candidacy is also reshaping alliances and expectations within Osun politics, as stakeholders weigh the implications of his switch to Accord and the potential shift in voter dynamics.
With the primary now concluded, attention turns to the months ahead, when the governor and his new party will intensify their campaign strategies in preparation for what promises to be a highly competitive governorship election in the state.
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