Osun 2026: ‘I’m not joining ADC’, Adeleke debunks defection rumours 

…says he’s not aligning with anyone in ADC

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed claims that he is defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial elections.

The governor, in a statement on Friday in Osogbo through his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed he remains in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressing optimism that he will secure re-election with wide margins in 2026. 

The statement reads, “Our attention has been drawn to news reports and media enquiries about the imminent defection of Governor Adeleke to the ADC or alignment with ADC bigwigs ahead of the 2026 governorship race. There is no truth in those publications and speculations.

“First of all, we, the PDP Osun, have already adopted and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, so there is no alliance with ADC.

“Secondly, Governor Adeleke has no alliance with anyone in ADC. He remains in PDP, will run in PDP, and needs no alliance with ADC to win with a wide margin in 2026. 

“The Osun electorate supports Governor Adeleke because of his impressive performance since he came to office. That good work is still ongoing and Osun people are committed to sustaining the delivery of good governance by re-electing Governor Adeleke in 2026.”

Governor Adeleke urged PDP members to forge ahead with the ongoing strengthening of the party structures across all levels to prepare for fresh victory next year.

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