2026 Election: Adeleke Denies Defection Plans, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP

• Governor Adeleke says reports of defection to ADC are false and baseless

• Insists he will seek re-election on PDP platform with overwhelming public support

• Reiterates PDP’s endorsement of President Tinubu’s 2027 bid, calls for party unity

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has strongly refuted rumours suggesting he plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the reports as false, misleading, and devoid of any factual basis, insisting that he remains fully committed to the PDP and has no need for any alliance to secure victory.

“The Governor is not in any form of alliance with the ADC or any other political group,” the statement read.

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According to the statement, Adeleke enjoys widespread support from Osun residents due to his performance in office and has every confidence in winning re-election under the PDP banner.

The release also highlighted that the PDP in Osun State has officially aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, showcasing internal unity and shared national objectives.

It added that Governor Adeleke remains focused on delivering more dividends of democracy and consolidating the gains of his administration.

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“Osun residents are resolute in their backing of Governor Adeleke. His administration has brought transformative changes and restored public confidence in governance. The people are eager to renew his mandate come 2026,” it noted.

The governor urged party members and supporters across the state to strengthen party structures and mobilise for what he described as another resounding PDP victory in 2026.