Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday became the Accord Party’s flagbearer for the August 8, 2026 governorship election.
Adeleke, who ran unopposed in the primary conducted in Osogbo, secured 145 out of the 150 delegate votes from the state’s 30 local government areas.
While declaring the outcome, the electoral committee’s secretary, Abdulazeez Salaudeen, noted that five votes were invalid.
“The electoral committee has delivered on its mandate. After voting and counting, witnessed by the agents of the candidate and the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
“Having the highest number of votes, I declare Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the primary,” Salaudeen said.
According to reports, Adeleke, his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and several political appointees were present as the exercise commenced.
A heavy security presence, including armed police and Department of State Services operatives, was deployed, while INEC officials observed the exercise.
Notably absent were Osun State PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi; the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Wale Egbedun; state lawmakers; and members of the National Assembly elected under the PDP platform.
The Accord Party’s national leadership, led by its chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, also attended the primary.
Adeleke had on Tuesday announced his defection to the Accord Party and disclosed his intention to seek a second term.
“I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago, precisely on November 6, as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation with stakeholders and opinion leaders,” he said.
He explained that the party’s philosophy of welfarism aligns with his focus on citizens’ and workers’ welfare, and pledged to continue delivering good governance and democratic dividends.
