The Spokesman for Osun State Governor, Olawale Rasheed, has dismissed speculation suggesting that Governor Ademola Adeleke may defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
In a statement issued on Friday and obtained in Osogbo, Rasheed clarified that Governor Adeleke remains firmly rooted in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has no affiliation or alliance with any group or individual within the ADC.
“Our attention has been drawn to news reports and media enquiries about the imminent defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke to the ADC or alignment with ADC bigwigs ahead of the 2026 governorship race. There is no truth in those publications and speculations,” Rasheed stated.
He emphasized that Adeleke is committed to contesting and winning re-election on the PDP platform, adding that the governor does not require any form of alliance with the ADC to secure victory.
“First of all, we, the PDP Osun, have already adopted and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, so there is no alliance with ADC. Secondly, Governor Adeleke has no alliance with anyone in ADC. He remains in PDP, will run in PDP, and needs no alliance with ADC to win with a wide margin in 2026,” the spokesman asserted.
Rasheed also highlighted the widespread support Adeleke continues to enjoy from the people of Osun, attributing it to his remarkable performance in office since assuming leadership.
“That good work is still ongoing and Osun people are committed to sustaining the delivery of good governance by re-electing Governor Adeleke in 2026,” he noted.
He urged members of the PDP in Osun to remain focused and continue strengthening party structures across all levels in preparation for the upcoming governorship poll.
