Again, Adeleke dismisses defection rumours

Yet again, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied fresh rumours suggesting he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), firmly stating that he remains loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Rumours have continued to trail the governor that he plans to dump the PDP for another party. Initially, the rumours had suggested that he was planning to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement released on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the Governor dismissed the report as a deliberate attempt by political opponents to mislead the public and sow discord.

He said, “Our attention has been drawn to a report that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The report is not only untrue but a calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusions and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun State,” the statement read.

Rasheed emphasized that Governor Adeleke has no intention of leaving the PDP, and any claims suggesting otherwise are entirely false. He stressed that the Governor is focused on governance and preparing for his re-election bid under the PDP platform in 2026.

“We want to reiterate for the umpteenth time that Governor Adeleke remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has no plan whatsoever to join the ADC or any party for that matter,” he said.

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Highlighting Adeleke’s dedication to his mandate, the statement continued: “Governor Adeleke’s pre-occupation at the moment is the continued delivery of dividends of democracy to Osun people who resoundingly gave him their mandates three years ago.”

With the 2026 gubernatorial election on the horizon, Adeleke and PDP leaders are already mobilising supporters as part of ongoing voter registration efforts. According to Rasheed, the Governor remains confident in the party’s strength and the people’s support.

“Even more, Governor Adeleke and leaders in the PDP have been focused on galvanising the structures of the party for the ongoing voters’ registration ahead of next year’s election, which he is well positioned to win,” the statement added.

Rasheed urged the public to ignore any further defection claims, reaffirming Adeleke’s strong ties to both the PDP and the people of Osun State.

“We therefore urge the public to discountenance any report linking Governor Adeleke with a defection move as such is entirely false,” he said.

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