Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has firmly denied speculations suggesting he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the 2026 governorship elections in the state.
In a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described the rumours as baseless and politically motivated, insisting he remains a committed member of the PDP and will seek re-election under its platform.
“Our attention has been drawn to news reports and media enquiries about the imminent defection of Governor Adeleke to the ADC or alignment with ADC bigwigs ahead of the 2026 governorship race. There is no truth in those publications and speculations,” the statement read.
Rasheed reiterated that the PDP in Osun has already adopted and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, a move that further invalidates any alliance talks with the ADC.
“Governor Adeleke has no alliance with anyone in ADC. He remains in PDP, will run in PDP, and needs no alliance with ADC to win with a wide margin in 2026,” he said.
He attributed the governor’s rising popularity to his impressive performance since assuming office, noting that the people of Osun State are prepared to re-elect him based on the continuing delivery of good governance.
Governor Adeleke also called on PDP members across the state to remain focused and united, urging them to continue strengthening the party’s structures ahead of the next electoral cycle.
“The Osun electorate supports Governor Adeleke because of his impressive performance since he came to office. That good work is still ongoing, and Osun people are committed to sustaining the delivery of good governance by re-electing Governor Adeleke in 2026,” the statement concluded.
This response comes in light of increasing political realignments across Nigeria as parties begin early groundwork for the upcoming general elections.
