Dare Babalola
The national leadership of the Accord Party has cleared Governor Ademola Adeleke to participate in its gubernatorial primary barely 24 hours after the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member pitched his tent with them.
Adeleke had on Tuesday evening defected to the Accord Party alongside his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and other top aides.
In a statement, Elder Ibe Thankgod, Chairman of the Accord Party Screening Committee, confirmed that Adeleke was screened ahead of Wednesday’s gubernatorial primary.
He noted that Governor Adeleke met all necessary requirements, and the committee has cleared him as the sole aspirant for the party’s governorship ticket, completing all required documentation with relevant authorities.
In addition, the statement revealed that the committee presented Adeleke with a certificate of clearance and described him as a worthy gubernatorial aspirant.
Adeleke expressed gratitude to the screening committee and party leadership, affirming his readiness for the primary and the 2026 general elections.
“I am ready for the primary and I am ready for the general elections. We are winning by God’s grace,” he said.
The governor, who announced the unveiling of Accord Party as his new platform in the presence of national officers of the party, said on his X handle that he intends to complete ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends to the people of the state on the platform of the new party.
“We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare. Since I joined, I have been fascinated by the philosophy of this great party. The primary essence of a government is the welfare and well being of the people.
“I welcome the leadership of the Accord from the National into Osun State. You are now part of us as I am also now part of you. We are united in progress and good intentions for the good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large,” Adeleke stated.
