Governor insists he’s not dumping PDP
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 general elections.
Adeleke made the disclosure on Tuesday via a statement posted on his official X handle following a strategic meeting with the PDP leadership caucus held in Osogbo.
The endorsement is coming amid weeks of speculation over the governor’s political allegiance and perceived romance with the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“Yesterday, I met with the @OfficialPDPNig Leadership Caucus in Osogbo after weeks of consultations with stakeholders across Osun — from traditional rulers and civil servants to market leaders and grassroots party members,” Adeleke posted.
“I remain in the PDP, the party that gave me the platform to serve the good people of Osun. I have been unanimously endorsed by the Osun PDP for a second term in 2026.
“Our party in Osun has also endorsed President Tinubu for re-election in 2027, recognising him as a proud son of our state,” he added.
Adeleke’s comment comes weeks after he, his brother Adedeji Adeleke, and nephew, Afrobeats star David Adeleke (Davido), paid a private visit to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on June 3.
The meeting had triggered rumours of a possible defection to the APC, a claim Adeleke has repeatedly denied.
On July 5, the governor reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP in another statement, saying he remained committed to the party and focused on delivering his five-point agenda for the state.
“I have been inundated with calls regarding rumours of a possible defection. I want to assure the good people of Osun State and Nigerians at large: I remain a loyal member and the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State,” the statement read.
Adeleke’s statement followed comments by a former National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, who, on July 16, described the governor as a “political orphan” allegedly seeking a berth in the ruling party.
Omisore had dismissed claims that Adeleke was being wooed by the APC, despite his private meetings with Tinubu and other high-profile APC figures.
Meanwhile, Adeleke maintained that the PDP remains the most popular and trusted party across Osun, adding that the support from the people of the state continues to inspire his administration.
“I will continue to deliver on our Five-Point Agenda with renewed focus and dedication,” he added.
