Accord Party disputes alleged hijack attempt ahead of Osun 2026 poll
The Accord Party has accused opposition groups in Osun State of trying to take over the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election. According to the party’s spokesman, a disputed parallel primary was held by those seeking to undermine Governor Ademola Adeleke. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) quickly disowned the exercise, calling it unauthorised. The party reaffirmed its support for Adeleke and urged members to stay united.
What we know
- The Accord Party claims opposition forces staged an illegal parallel primary in Osun State before the 2026 election.
- INEC, through its spokesperson Musa Olurode, stated on June 3, 2025, that it only recognised the official Accord primary.
- Governor Ademola Adeleke emerged unopposed as the Accord Party’s candidate in the monitored primary last Wednesday.
- The party’s spokesman, Joseph Omorogbe, called the disputed exercise a “charade” and praised INEC for rejecting it.
- Accord leaders urged supporters to remain united and focused on the upcoming election.
