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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke , has firmly denied rumours suggesting he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress ( ADC ) or collaborate with figures within the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
In a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the claims as baseless and misleading, reaffirming his full commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) .
“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 big wigs ahead of the 2026 governorship race. There is no truth in those publications and speculations,” the statement read.
Rasheed further clarified that there is no existing alliance or plan to work with the ADC, either directly or indirectly, emphasising that the governor will seek re-election under the PDP banner.
“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,” he stated.
He credited the governor’s rising popularity to his performance since assuming office, stating that Adeleke enjoys wide support from the Osun electorate due to his delivery of good governance and development-focused leadership.
“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,” Rasheed said.
The governor also called on PDP members and supporters in the state to remain focused and continue strengthening party structures at all levels as preparations intensify for next year’s election.
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