Osun Accord, PDP Stakeholders Back Adeleke as Tinubu Campaign Coordinator, Seek LG Crisis Resolution

 

Oriontimes Newsroom | October 23, 2026

OSOGBO, October 22, 2026 — Stakeholders of the Accord Party and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State have passed votes of confidence in Governor Ademola Adeleke following his appointment as the Osun State Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

At a stakeholders’ meeting attended by leaders of both parties across the state, participants endorsed Adeleke’s appointment and reaffirmed that the political alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC) is limited to the 2027 presidential election.

According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the stakeholders also agreed that each coalition partner would independently pursue its legislative ambitions in the forthcoming elections.

The governor reportedly pledged to lead campaigns for Accord Party candidates contesting seats in the Senate, House of Representatives and Osun State House of Assembly, insisting that the presidential alliance would not involve the sharing of legislative seats with the APC.

“Our deal is for the re-election of President Tinubu at the presidential elections. Each coalition partner is to campaign for their legislative candidates,” Adeleke was quoted as saying.

“As for me, I will campaign for Accord candidates for Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly.”

Adeleke: Osun LG Crisis to Be Resolved Soon

A major issue raised during the meeting was the lingering local government crisis in Osun State, which stakeholders urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to help resolve to ease grassroots challenges and strengthen preparations for the 2027 elections.

The stakeholders called for an immediate resolution of the dispute, arguing that restoring normal local government administration would help alleviate the difficulties facing residents and support political mobilisation across the state.

Responding, Adeleke assured the people of Osun that efforts were underway to resolve the crisis, expressing confidence that a lasting solution would soon be reached.

“I want to assure Osun people that the local government crisis is about to be resolved. We should expect the good news,” the governor said.

“Mr President is committed to finding lasting solutions. We are not abandoning the grassroots. We recognise that resolution is critical for our electoral preparations.”

The governor also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for recognising his leadership in Osun through the campaign council appointment, adding that steps had been initiated to address challenges associated with the forthcoming political activities.

Accord–APC Alliance Limited to Presidential Election

Reiterating the boundaries of the alliance, Adeleke maintained that his cooperation with the APC was strictly for the presidential contest and would not affect Accord Party candidates seeking legislative offices.

He assured party leaders that he would stand by Accord candidates during the 2027 elections, dismissing the suggestion that legislative positions would be exchanged as part of the political arrangement.

The stakeholders subsequently adopted strategies for mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election while mandating the governor to work towards the success of Accord candidates in the legislative elections.

The meeting was attended by the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi; Accord State Chairman, Hon. Victor Akande; Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Kazeem Akinleye; state lawmakers; members of the State Executive Council; special advisers; local government chairmen; legislative candidates; and party leaders from across Osun State’s 30 local government areas.

The meeting comes amid continuing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the stakeholders’ resolutions outlining the intended scope of the presidential alliance and reaffirming their respective parties’ legislative ambitions.

Source: Osun State Government

Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Governor.

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