Boluwatife Adedokun
Governor Ademola Adeleke has been officially elected as the Accord Party candidate for the Osun 2026 governorship election.
The primary election, held on Wednesday in Osogbo, saw Adeleke emerge as the sole candidate of the party. A total of 150 delegates were accredited for the exercise, with five ballots declared invalid, leaving 145 valid votes.
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Announcing the result, Hajia Mariam Saleh, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, represented by Secretary Abulazeez Salaudeen, confirmed that Governor Adeleke secured all 145 valid votes. She stated, “The electoral committee has delivered on its mandate to conduct a free and fair governorship primary.” Saleh added that the voting and counting process was witnessed by party agents and a representative of INEC.
Following the announcement, Accord Party National Chairman, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, presented the party flag and certificate to Governor Adeleke, urging him to continue his developmental efforts as he seeks a second term.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Adeleke expressed gratitude to the party, its members, and the electoral committee for entrusting him with the party’s governorship ticket. He urged party members and the electorate to support the Accord Party in the upcoming election.

“I accept my nomination as the Accord Party candidate for the Osun 2026 governorship election. The confidence you have placed in me will not be regretted,” Adeleke said.
He highlighted his administration’s record of achievements, stressing that Osun State will not return to the era of unfulfilled promises. “With this endorsement, the opposition against the will of the people has been rejected. I am proud to run on a record of achievements that our citizens can see and feel,” he added.


