Adeleke set for Accord Party governorship ticket as 150 delegates gather in Osun

About 150 delegates of the Accord Party have converged on Osun State to formalise the selection of the party’s governorship candidate, with Governor Ademola Adeleke emerging as the sole contender for the ticket.

Adeleke, who formally joined the Accord Party on Tuesday evening after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) citing prolonged internal crises, is expected to be ratified as the party’s flagbearer during the nomination exercise.

Delegates drawn from all 30 local government areas—five representatives each—were already seated at the venue on Wednesday morning, awaiting the commencement of the primary.

In a statement, Elder Ibe Thankgod, chairman of the Accord Screening Committee and the party’s national organising secretary, confirmed that Adeleke had met all requirements to stand in the primary. He presented the governor with a certificate of clearance, describing him as a deserving aspirant with the capacity to lead the party into the next election.

Governor Adeleke, in his response, expressed appreciation to the screening committee and party leadership for what he called a renewed opportunity to serve.

“I am ready for the primary and I am ready for the general elections. We are winning by God’s grace,” he said.

The formal ratification of his candidacy is expected later today.