Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and top government officials were present on Wednesday as the Accord Party began its governorship primary in Osogbo ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
The exercise, held under tight security, saw armed policemen and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stationed at strategic locations around the venue to maintain order.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also monitored the proceedings.
The governor was accompanied by a retinue of state officials, including commissioners, special advisers, and senior special assistants, signalling strong institutional support for his new political platform.
Also in attendance was the National Chairman of the Accord Party, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, who led the delegation from the party’s national headquarters.
Naijaonpoint earlier reported that Governor Adeleke officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the Accord Party on Tuesday.
At the Government House Banquet Hall in Osogbo, Adeleke declared his intention to seek re-election in 2026 on the Accord platform, citing internal crises within the PDP as his reason for the switch.
Adeleke said, “I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago, precisely on November 6th, as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders.
“Stakeholders and residents of Osun state are aware of why we are taking this important decision. We intend to pursue a second term in office on the platform of the Accord Party to complete ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends, which have been applauded at home and abroad.
“We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare.”
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