The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his appointment as the Osun State Coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign organisation, urging party members and residents to approach the development with understanding.
The party said the appointment required political maturity, mutual understanding and a commitment to the interests of Osun State and Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, said Adeleke’s appointment reflected confidence in his ability to mobilise people across political and social divides.
Akande attributed the confidence to the governor’s goodwill, people-friendly disposition and the trust he had earned among residents over the years.
He acknowledged that the appointment could generate differing opinions among party members and residents because Adeleke belongs to the Accord Party, while Tinubu is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, he urged residents to view the development within the context of political engagement, national interest and the need to sustain constructive relationships across party lines.
According to Akande, Adeleke’s acceptance of the responsibility does not diminish his identity as an Accord leader or the party’s commitment to its political ideals.
Rather, he said, the development presents an opportunity to demonstrate that political differences should not prevent dialogue, cooperation and the pursuit of shared national objectives.
The party chairman also said Tinubu’s re-election bid held particular significance for Osun State because of the President’s Yoruba heritage and ancestral ties to the state.
He appealed to residents to appreciate the historical and political considerations surrounding the appointment while expecting Adeleke to continue discharging his responsibilities as governor with dedication and commitment to their welfare.
Akande reaffirmed the Accord Party’s commitment to its political identity and electoral ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He urged members and supporters to remain united, politically active and focused on securing victory for the party’s National and State Assembly candidates in the elections.
He also called on party members to work towards Tinubu’s re-election, expressing confidence that Adeleke could manage the demands of his new assignment without neglecting his primary responsibility to the people of Osun State.
Akande assured the governor of the party’s support and urged residents to respond to the development with understanding and political maturity.
The statement was signed by Akande on October 13, 2026.
