The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has officially confirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke as its candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election, following the formal upload of his details on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the state Accord Party chairman, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, in a statement made available to newsmen. According to Pastor Akande, the INEC upload formally validates Governor Adeleke’s nomination, underscoring the party’s confidence in his leadership ahead of the election.
“This positive development lays to rest the crass scheming, false expectations, and desperate propaganda of enemies of Osun State who had hoped otherwise,” the statement read. “The confirmation by INEC is yet another affirmation that the will of the people cannot be subverted by mischief or political desperation.”
Pastor Akande also expressed gratitude to residents of the state for their support and urged eligible voters to ensure they are properly registered and possess valid Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in readiness for the polls.
“The Accord in Osun State sincerely appreciates the overwhelming support, solidarity, and confidence reposed in the party and in Governor Ademola Adeleke by the good people of Osun State,” he said. “We urge our supporters and all well-meaning residents not to be distracted by the evil machinations of avowed enemies of the state, whose primary occupation is to cloak personal greed and looting intentions under democratic pretensions, with little or no regard for the grave consequences of their actions on the welfare of the people.”
The party chairman concluded by calling on Osun residents to participate actively in the forthcoming election, emphasising that collective resolve would determine the state’s continued progress.
“Together, Osun will continue on the path of progress, stability, and people-oriented governance under Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke,” he added.
