Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, has
made a much awaited statement concerning his stirred rumours of Defection to the ruling APC.
He has in a statement dismissed the rumours suggesting that he plans to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In the statement released on Saturday, Adeleke said he remains a loyal member and leader of the PDP in Osun.
The governor said he had been inundated with calls regarding his rumoured defection in the last few hours.
“I want to assure the good people of Osun State and Nigerians at large; I remain a loyal member, and the leader of the People’s Democratic Party in Osun State,” the Osun governor said.
“My focus remains on delivering good governance and fulfilling our 5-point agenda for Osun people.
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“Please disregard the fake news and continue to support our mission for a better Osun state.”
Following the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by opposition politicians, there were insinuations that Adeleke might be the first governor to join the coalition.
There is also a lingering speculation that the Osun governor may defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) — although he had denied nursing such a plan.
Adeleke will seek re-election on August 8, 2026 — in one of the few off-cycle governorship elections.
Owing to the leadership crisis in the PDP and gale of defections from the party, it has been speculated that the Osun governor is eyeing a new political party to boost his chances in the upcoming election.
