Adeleke, however, declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said rumours that he is planning to contest the 2026 gubernatorial election. on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC), are false and misleading.
He made this known in a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.
The governor also firmly restated his allegiance to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), describing the speculation that he is planning to decamp to ADC as baseless.
He emphasized that he remains fully committed to contesting and winning re-election on the PDP platform, stressing that he does not require an alliance with any other party to secure victory.
“The governor is not in any form of alliance with the ADC or any other political group.
“He will run and win under the PDP, as he currently enjoys broad-based support from the people of Osun due to his exceptional track record in office.” the statement read.
Rasheed further clarified that the PDP in Osun State has already declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, stressing the party’s internal cohesion and alignment on national strategy.
He added that Governor Adeleke is focused on consolidating his achievements and delivering further dividends of democracy, which have earned him widespread goodwill across the state.
“Osun residents are resolute in their backing of Governor Adeleke. His administration has brought transformative changes and restored public confidence in governance. The people are eager to renew his mandate come 2026,” the statement further read.
The governor also urged PDP members across the state to intensify efforts to strengthen party structures and prepare for another resounding electoral victory next year.
