Osun 2026: Ex-Osun SSG Adeoti declares move to Accord Party, backs Adeleke
A former Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG) and allied to Rauf Aregbesola, Mr. Moshood Adeoti, has announced move to Accord Party, declaring his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke
A former Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG) and allied to Rauf Aregbesola, Mr. Moshood Adeoti, has announced move to Accord Party, declaring his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
The Nation recalled that Adeoti withdrew his allegiance to Aregbesola and exited the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after alleged decision that the party handed its 2026 governorship ticket to former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Najeem Salam.
Subsequently, he asserted that he is taking short rest from political activities in the state as he carried his family members along in his decision.
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Meanwhile, on Tuesday Adeoti formally declared his support for the second-term ambition of Governor Ademola Adeleke and officially aligned with the Accord Party along with thousands of his supporters across Osun State.
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Adeoti, during a town hall meeting he held Adolak Event Center, stressed that the endorsement followed extensive consultations with his followers and stakeholders statewide.
He explained that the collective decision to support Governor Adeleke was driven by what he described as the visible transformation and developmental progress recorded in Osun over the past three years.
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He noted that the current leadership in the state remains closely connected to the people, emphasizing that those in government are home-based and live among the citizens they serve.
His words: Adeleke has improved responsiveness and strengthened public trust in governance. Osun should be for Osun.”
At the meeting, Hon. Kehinde Morenikeji moved a formal motion for Adeoti and his supporters to join the Accord Party, while the motion was seconded by Kehinde Ogaala and unanimously adopted by all in attendance.
