The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has demanded clarity from Governor Ademola Adeleke on political appointments, electoral opportunities, and the future of the party following its alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a New Year statement signed by key party executives, Accord Osun congratulated Governor Adeleke on the progress of his administration and reaffirmed its support for his leadership. However, the party voiced concern over what it called unresolved agreements and lingering uncertainty surrounding the alliance.
“We are wholeheartedly in support of Your Excellency and ready to work with you. However, we must remind you of the promises made to our party, and we are becoming increasingly impatient about when these promises will be fulfilled,” the statement read.
The party also raised alarms over claims that its former chairman allegedly handed over Accord’s structures from ward to state levels - to the PDP without members’ consent. “We say no to this,” the leadership stated, insisting that Accord remains an independent political entity.
Accord Osun further rejected plans to appoint coordinators across local governments without consultation with party members. The party alleged that the caretaker committee, led by Pastor Victor, was planning to impose coordinators statewide, a move described as “unacceptable.”
“We are the landlords. We must be consulted and considered if anything must be done within our party,” the statement emphasized.
Beyond structural issues, Accord Osun questioned the tangible benefits of the alliance, particularly regarding appointments and opportunities for its members to contest elective positions. “It is important to ask Mr. Governor: what do you have for us for taking over our party?” the statement queried.
State Organising Secretary, Hon. Yakub Olayinka, reminded that political parties are collective institutions, not personal properties to be handed over or test-run by any individual or group.
The statement was jointly endorsed by Oladapo O. Joseph (State Treasurer), Babalola Tolulope (State Youth Leader), Alhaji Nasiru Bolarinwa (State Secretary), Alhaja Rukayat Olanrewaju (Women Leader), and Adedayo Daniel Oluwole (State Publicity Secretary).
Accord Osun concluded by urging Governor Adeleke and relevant stakeholders to engage in dialogue to clarify the terms of the alliance and ensure mutual respect, inclusiveness, and political fairness going forward.
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