OSOGBO – Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday officially flagged off his re-election campaign ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, declaring that the Accord Party would remain on the ballot and expressing confidence that he would secure a second term in office. Addressing thousands of supporters, party leaders, defectors and various interest groups at Freedom Park, Osogbo, Adeleke described the campaign as a “divine journey to victory,” assuring party faithful that all lawful measures were being pursued to safeguard their constitutional rights to vote and be voted for. “Accord will be on the ballot; your votes will count; and I will be re-elected as your governor on August 15th,” the governor declared amid cheers from supporters. Adeleke said his administration would not succumb to what he described as “dark forces,” insisting that democracy and the rule of law must prevail in Osun State. The governor also revisited the lingering local government crisis in the state, cong...
In a move that has sent ripples through the political landscape of Obokun and Oriade local government areas, Awodiran Ikeolu, a prominent grassroots coordinator of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially parted ways with the party to join the political movement led by Hon. Wole Oke.
Awodiran, known for his deep connections with the electorate and tireless mobilization efforts, announced his defection yesterday, citing a need for alignment with a vision that reflects the true yearnings of the people.
According to sources close to the development, the former PDP stalwart described Wole Oke's political structure as "a breath of fresh air" and "a platform for genuine service, not self-preservation."
Observers believe this is a major blow to the PDP in the region, as Awodiran's influence spans multiple wards, with loyal supporters expected to follow his lead. His defection comes at a time when internal wranglings within the PDP have created growing uncertainty, and many party faithful are said to be re-evaluating their positions.
Wole Oke, a respected federal lawmaker with deep roots in Osun East, has been steadily building a formidable political force ahead of the next election cycle for President BAT, addition of Awodiran Ikeolu to his ranks is expected to further strengthen his base and sway public opinion in the dual local government zones.
Reacting to the development, supporters of Wole Oke celebrated the move as a testament to the growing credibility of their leader. As Osun's political permutations continue to unfold, one thing is clear, the realignments are far from over.



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