Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, says he did not abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) without reason.
He explained that the continuous crisis in the PDP pushed him to join the Accord Party to seek re-election in 2026.
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Speaking on Channels Television, Adeleke said he loves the PDP and tried many times to fix the problems in the party, but things only got worse.
He said he moved to the Accord Party to protect himself, continue his work as governor, and give himself a stable platform for the 2026 election.
He added that he believes Osun people will vote based on his performance, not on party labels.
Adeleke revealed that he joined the Accord Party on November 6, 2025, after consulting with key stakeholders.
A day after announcing his defection, the party confirmed him as its governorship candidate for the 2026 election.