Osun 2026: Adeleke’s Aides, Accord Chieftains Defect to APC

As the August 15 governorship election in Osun State approaches, a significant number of aides to Governor Ademola Adeleke and key figures from the Accord Party have switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This wave of defections includes prominent individuals such as Mr. Moyoade Lukman, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Affairs, and Mr. Azeez Kazeem, Senior Special Assistant in the Governor’s Office.

Accord Party stalwarts like Dr. Leye Olagbaju, a House of Representatives aspirant for Ife Federal Constituency, along with the party’s youth leader in Ife Central Local Government Area, Asamo Gbenga, and Mr. Ojuolape Olagbaju, have also joined the APC. Dr. Olagbaju expressed his conviction that the APC governorship candidate, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, possesses the necessary capabilities to foster the state's growth and development. He pledged to leverage his established political network to ensure Oyebamiji's victory in the upcoming election.

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We will deploy the political structures we have built over the years to support the ambition of Mr. Bola Oyebamiji and, by the grace of God, ensure his victory in the August 15 election. He is capable and possesses the qualities of a prepared leader.

Mr. Moyoade Lukman described his return to the APC as a homecoming, influenced by his experiences outside the party. The APC Campaign Council's Director-General, Mr. Wole Oke, welcomed the new members, promising them equal opportunities within the party. Oke further asserted that the APC's primary objective is to secure victory in the governorship election. He also hinted that more aides from Governor Adeleke's administration, potentially including commissioners, are poised to join the APC, with further announcements expected soon.

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We have more aides of Governor Ademola Adeleke who are ready to submit their resignations. We even have commissioners who are coming. At the appropriate time, we shall present them to the public.