With less than 24 hours to the governorship primary of the Accord Party (AP) in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke officially joined the party yesterday.
It would be recalled that Governor Adeleke resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on December 1.
However, the governor, yesterday, joined Accord Party to contest the election in 2026.
The governor’s spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed, in a statement, disclosed that Accord Party is the new political platform, where the Governor intends to seek a second term.
The announcement was made at the Banquet hall of the Government House in the presence of national and state leaders of the Accord Party.
Governor Adeleke explained that his decision to join the party was done after due consultations.
He said: “I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago, precisely November 6, 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.
“I welcome our party leaders into the Osun State Government House. 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.
