Adeleke Joins Accord Party, Declares 2026 Re-election Ambition

In a significant political shift, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke joined Accord Party, following his exit from his former party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement came at a ceremony held at the Government House, attended by top Accord Party leaders at national and state levels.

According to Adeleke, he formally became a member of Accord Party on November 6, 2025  a decision he said came after “weeks of consultations and deliberations” with stakeholders and community leaders across Osun State.

The governor explained that his defection was motivated by the ongoing leadership crisis at the national level of the PDP, which he described as untenable.

Adeleke said he opted for Accord Party because its mission and values especially its emphasis on welfare and inclusive governance align with his administration’s focus on the welfare of citizens and workers.

Accord Party leadership, including its Lagos State chairman, expressed readiness to welcome him. They described the party as stable and free from internal divisions, “godfather influence,” or factionalism presenting it as a dependable platform for any serious contender.

Here’s his tweet:

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,… pic.twitter.com/92pMZzeyL0

— Gov Ademola Adeleke (@AAdeleke_01) December 9, 2025

Re-election Ambition & 2026 Governorship Election

With the shift to Accord Party, Adeleke declared his intention to seek a second term in the upcoming 2026 governorship election. He said the move aims to ensure continuity of the democratic dividends and ongoing development programmes his administration has initiated.

Under Accord Party’s structure, the party recently reconfigured its Osun State chapter: a new caretaker committee was appointed, and the groundwork was laid for primaries and organizational strengthening ahead of the 2026 elections. Observers suggest this re-organization might be part of the reason Accord looks ready to accommodate high-profile figures like Adeleke.

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What This Means for PDP & Osun Politics

Adeleke’s exit underscores deepening instability within the PDP’s national leadership a factor other political actors may increasingly cite when reconsidering their affiliations.

Though some lawmakers elected under PDP in Osun are reportedly not following Adeleke to his new party, the move still signals a potential realignment ahead of 2026 elections, as politicians weigh the prospects of more stable and responsive platforms over party legacy