Osogbo, Osun State — The Osun State chapter of the ACCORD Party has officially affirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke as its 2026 gubernatorial candidate, following a peaceful and law-guided primary election held today.
The exercise commenced at exactly 10:00am this morning at the OASIS Event Centre, Agunbelewo, Osogbo, with the presence of officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who arrived from Abuja to monitor the process.
Delegates from all local governments across the state were on ground early, ready to exercise their civic rights in what party leaders described as a historic moment for Osun ACCORD.
Dignitaries in Attendance
Olusola Ajala opened proceedings with the introduction of dignitaries, including:
His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State
Prince Kola Adebisi, Deputy Governor
Yeye Dupe, celebrated for her problem-solving leadership
Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, Secretary to the State Government
Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, Chief of Staff
All Commissioners
Senior Special Assistants (SSAs)
Special Assistants
Board Chairmen
Elected Local Government Chairmen
National Working Committee Chairman, Barr. Maxwell
National Secretary, Hon. Dr. Ajibola Ajaja
Lawful, Transparent Process
The primary election committee reiterated its commitment to due process backed by law, declaring ACCORD as the party with the most forward-thinking manifesto in Nigeria.
Officials urged delegates to maintain order and demonstrate why Osun remains the political stronghold of the ACCORD Party.
Election Procedure & Result
INEC monitored the exercise from start to finish.
With only one aspirant on the ballot, delegates were required to either:
Tick the dot beside the aspirant’s name, or
Abstain
Accredited delegates: 150
Votes cast: 145
Invalid votes: 5
At the conclusion of counting, Governor Ademola Adeleke secured an overwhelming endorsement, emerging as the official ACCORD gubernatorial candidate for the 2026 Osun election
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