Despite a heavy downpour, residents of Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State on Friday turned out in large numbers to endorse Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid under the Accord Party ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
The campaign rally, held in Awo, the headquarters of Egbedore Local Government Area, also featured the defection of about 500 members of the All Progressives Congress and the African Democratic Congress to the Accord Party, a development party leaders described as a boost to Adeleke’s second-term campaign.
Addressing supporters, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Sunday Bisi, said the turnout despite the rain reflected the people’s determination to return the governor for another term.
He said, “The rain that fell is a shower of blessing and a testament that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid has been endorsed by God’s mercy. God has given us his blessing on August 15th 2026, that winning is sure.”
Bisi also announced that the Accord Party had welcomed more than 500 defectors from the APC and ADC led by Yekini Ademola and Pastor Seyi Adeosun.
He said, “APC is in disarray, the party is a carcass now, they are only left with hoodlums that will be fomenting trouble ahead of the election.”
Also speaking, Bamidele Salam urged residents to support Adeleke’s re-election, citing appointments and developmental projects undertaken by the administration in the area.
He said, “Since 1999, Egbedore has never enjoyed any government like administration of Adeleke. He appointed our own son as Finance Commissioner, three Special Advisers, and many SSAs.”
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, former APC chieftain Yekini Ademola said he decided to leave the party despite alleged pressure to remain.
He said, “I am tired of the party; they threatened me, but my mind is already made up. I thank Hon. Bamidele Salam for his support. We will see to the winning of Governor Adeleke.”
Adeleke thanked residents for their continued support and confidence in his administration, assuring them that more people-oriented infrastructure projects would be delivered to improve their standard of living.