Adeleke dismisses defection rumours to ADC

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed rumours of his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the August 8, 2026, governorship election.

In a statement released on Friday in Osogbo by his spokesperson, Malam Rasheed Olawale, the governor reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressing that he is neither leaving the party nor aligning with any ADC stakeholders.

Olawale described the reports of Adeleke’s alleged defection or alliance with the ADC as baseless and misleading. He clarified that the PDP in Osun remains united and has already declared its support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential race, ruling out any collaboration with the ADC.

“Governor Adeleke has no pact with anyone in the ADC. He is firmly rooted in the PDP, will contest under its banner in 2026, and does not require any alliance to secure a landslide victory,” Olawale stated.

He added that Adeleke’s popularity among Osun voters stems from his impactful governance, which continues to earn public trust. According to him, the governor has instructed party members to intensify efforts to strengthen PDP structures at all levels in preparation for another electoral success.