Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke has said he joined Accord Party over a week ago, precisely on November 6 while stating that the party’s mission of welfarism aligns with his passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare.
NewsClick Nigeria reports that Adeleke formally announced his new party on Tuesday at the Government House in Osogbo after weeks of speculations about his political destination following the prolonged crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
The governor who announce the unveiling of Accord Party as his new platform in the presence of national officers of the party said on his X-handle that he intend to complete ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends to the people of the state on the platform of the new party.
He said, “Today, we unveiled the Accord Party, our new platform for the good people of Osun State. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Central, this is our party, our new platform for victory come August next year.
“I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago precisely, 6th November, 2025, as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders.
“We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare. Since I joined, I have been fascinated by the philosophy of this great party. The primary essence of a government is the welfare and well being of the people.
“I welcome the leadership of the Accord from the National into Osun State. You are now part of us as I am also now part of you. We are united in progress and good intentions for the good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large.
“Our task is to sustain a united front as we prepare for future elections. We have a duty to ensure an inclusive leadership where the interests of all groups are cared for. Our party, Accord Party, is here to take over Osun governance and sustain the delivery of good governance in our dear state”.