…as party holds primary in Osun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, emerged the Accord Party’s flagbearer in the August 8, 2026, governorship election in the state.
Adeleke, who was the only aspirant in the primary held in Osogbo, polled 145 votes out of 150 cast by delegates drawn from the 30 local government areas of the state.
Secretary of the electoral committee, Abdulazeez Salaudeen, who announced the results of the AP primary, said five votes were voided.
Salaudeen said, “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.”
Governor Adeleke, his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and several other 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.
Osun State PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi; the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Wale Egbedun; state lawmakers; and members of the National Assembly elected on the PDP platform were absent from the venue of the exercise.
But Accord Party’s national leadership, led by its Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, attended the primary.
On Tuesday, Adeleke had announced his defection to the Accord Party, disclosing 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 had said.
The Governor 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.
