Adeleke promises impactful leadership in Osun 2026 race
Governor Ademola Adeleke has been named the Accord Party’s candidate for the upcoming Osun governorship election scheduled for August 8, 2026. He recently left the Peoples Democratic Party, citing internal leadership issues, and officially joined Accord earlier in December 2025. The Accord Party’s Lagos chairman, Dele Oladeji, expressed strong confidence in Adeleke’s ability to deliver exceptional governance. Adeleke has pledged to run a campaign focused on his track record and ongoing projects, rather than just promises.
Key takeaways
- Ademola Adeleke defected from the PDP and became the Accord Party’s flagbearer for Osun 2026 on December 5, 2025.
- Dele Oladeji praised Adeleke’s leadership style, calling it a “refining stage” for the party.
- Adeleke challenged his rivals to focus on governance records during the campaign, highlighting his own achievements over the past three years.
- He emphasized that his campaign would showcase completed projects and social development, earning him nicknames like “Mr Project” and “the man of the people.”
- Adeleke described his move to Accord as a perfect match for his people-centered policies and the party’s pro-people ideology.
