Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed reports suggesting that he is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
The denial was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.
The governor described the speculation as false and politically motivated, insisting that he remains firmly committed to the PDP.
“Our attention has been drawn to a report that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The report is not only untrue but a calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun State,” the statement read.
It further stressed that Adeleke has no plans to join ADC or any other political party, adding that his priority is to sustain the delivery of democratic dividends to the people who entrusted him with their mandate three years ago.
According to the statement, Adeleke and PDP leaders in Osun are currently focused on strengthening party structures and mobilising voters through the ongoing registration exercise ahead of next year’s election.
The governor attributed the rumours to political opponents unsettled by his rising popularity and the growing number of unsolicited endorsements for his re-election bid.