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...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership in Ewekoro Local Government has reaffirmed its commitment to unity, dedication, and collective responsibility as it positions itself for electoral success in the coming polls.
At the party’s monthly stakeholders’ meeting held at the Party Secretariat, the Ewekoro PDP Chairman, Comrade Alani Sarafadeen Irenitemi, urged members to close ranks and embrace teamwork as “critical tools for victory in the forthcoming elections.”
Ward Reports
Ward chairmen presented updates on membership strength, voter registration, and defections:
Ward 1 (Abalabi): Massive turnout for voter registration; no defections.
Ward 2 (Asayibo): All members intact; a prominent APC member expected to defect soon.
Ward 3 (Arigbajo): Mobility challenges hinder INEC registration; membership intact.
Ward 4 (Itori): One defection (Maradona); registration mobility challenges noted.
Ward 5: Some defections, but efforts underway to recover lost members.
Ward 6 (Papalanto): Mobility and financial challenges slowing mobilization.
Ward 7 (Wasimi): Strong registration mobilization; financial support needed.
Ward 8: Ongoing efforts to recruit new members amid defections.
Ward 9 (Owowo): Membership intact; no defections.
Ward 10 (Obada Oko): Despite defection of the ward chairman, members remain united.
Key Discussions
Deliberations focused on:
Boosting online INEC registration.
Mobilizing grassroots communities with adequate financial backing.
Streamlining INEC Committee operations.
Enhancing computer literacy among committee members.
Resolutions
Each ward to nominate one representative for the INEC Committee.
INEC Committee to collaborate with polling unit managers.
Financial support to be prioritized for effective mobilization and registration.
Closing Remarks
In his final address, Comrade Irenitemi reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusivity, noting that his office remains open to all aspirants interested in contesting in the 2027 general elections. He also charged ward chairmen to intensify grassroots outreach while stressing that “unity is power” as the party works toward victory in the upcoming Senatorial election.
The meeting was formally closed with the reaffirmation: “Unity is Power.”
Signed:
Comr. Timothy Okunlola (Super Tee)
Special Assistant on Media & Information to the Party Chairman, PDP Ewekoro L.Govt
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