Osun 2026: Accord Party chairmen confident of Adeleke’s re-election

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State receiving Accord party flag. Photo: State House

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The Forum of South West Chairmen of the Accord Party has expressed confidence that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, will secure re-election in 2026.

Its spokesperson and Chairman of Accord in Ogun, Mr Rotimi Oke, made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.

He attributed the forum’s confidence to Adeleke’s performance in office, public acceptance, effective mobilisation, and growing unity within the Accord Party across the South West.

He said the governor’s leadership had delivered tangible benefits, meeting the needs and expectations of residents.

“If a leader is good, even his critics cannot overlook his genuineness and sincerity in governance,” Oke said.

He added that Adeleke’s administration is built on service and performance, noting that the governor is not given to deceit or political manipulation.

Oke recalled that after securing his party’s ticket on December 10, Adeleke outlined key accomplishments of his administration.

Listing some of the achievements, he said Osun’s ranking in national examination performance improved from 33rd under the immediate past administration to seventh under Adeleke.

According to him, improvements in educational standards under the governor are widely acknowledged, even by the opposition.

He also said, “The state’s infrastructure deficit dropped from over 80 per cent in 2022 to about 40 per cent in 2025.”

Oke added that Adeleke’s administration had paid over 40 per cent of the state’s inherited debt, a reduction confirmed by the Debt Management Office.

He noted that Adeleke had repositioned the health sector, with the state emerging top in the South West in access to primary healthcare services, describing the feat as evidence of people-oriented governance.

Citing spontaneous public support after Accord’s primary election as proof of mass acceptance, Oke said Accord leaders and supporters recently embarked on an unplanned procession through Osogbo, with residents trooping out, chanting slogans in support of Adeleke and the party.

He concluded that with the level of public support and Adeleke’s performance, the governor would defeat other candidates to win re-election in 2026.

(NAN)

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