Accord Party Invites Adeleke to Join After Dumping PDP, Vows Full Support

• The Accord Party has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state to join the party following his resignation from the PDP
• The party’s Lagos chairman said Accord offered a stable, crisis-free platform for Adeleke’s 2026 second-term ambition
• Accord leaders stated they were prepared to receive Adeleke and work for his success if he chose their platform

The Accord Party has openly appealed to Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to join its fold and pursue his 2026 second-term ambition on its platform following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Lagos state Chairman of Accord, Dele Oladeji, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday that the party was ready to receive the governor anytime he chooses to step in.

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He described Accord as a stable, crisis-free political structure that accommodates serious contenders.

“We are waiting for his declaration. That is what we can say for now. We are waiting for when he will declare for Accord," Oladeji said

Accord had no factions

Oladeji insisted that Accord had no factions, no godfathers, and no internal wrangling, factors he said had frustrated several politicians in other parties.

“Any candidate who joins us between now and 2027 is sure of a peaceful and dependable structure,” he added.

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“If he decides to step in, we will be ready to work with him and ensure his success,”

He added that if Adeleke defects, members of the party would mobilise fully to ensure his victory in the 2026 off-cycle governorship election.

NAN reports that Adeleke is weighing options for a more stable political structure as he seeks re-election next year.

PDP finally reacts to governor Adeleke's resignation

Legit.ng earlier reported that PDP said it had not received any official resignation notice from Osun state Gov. Ademola Adeleke, despite reports circulating in the media.

Adeleke had announced on Tuesday that he was leaving the PDP, citing the party’s ongoing internal disputes as the reason for his decision.

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The party stated that its internal processes, including the Osun governorship primaries and Anambra local election preparations, had progressed peacefully.

Osun govt speaks on Adeleke’s next move

Legit.ng previously reported that an Osun commissioner, Kolapo Alimi, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke will formally join a new political party before mid-December.

In an interview, Alimi explained why Governor Adeleke resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to Alimi, the governor had already made up his mind and had written his resignation letter since Tuesday, November 4.

Legit.ng reports that Adeleke is the latest governor to leave the major opposition party in 2025.

Other governors who have defected from the PDP include Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, Peter Mbah of Enugu and Douye Diri of Bayelsa.

Adeleke will seek re-election on August 8, 2026, in one of the few off-cycle governorship contests.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had fixed August 8, 2026, for the Osun governorship election.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola emerged as the Osun governorship candidate of the PDP for the 2026 election.

Adedamola secured 919 votes to clinch the ticket at the party’s primary held at Adolak Hall in Osogbo.

Source: Legit.ng