Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke wins Accord Party governorship ticket for 2026, securing 145 of 150 votes in unopposed primary
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially secured the Accord Party governorship ticket for the 2026 election following a primary election held on Wednesday at the Oasis Event Centre, Agunbelewo, Osogbo.
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Governor Adeleke, who ran unopposed, polled 145 out of 150 delegate votes, while five votes were declared void.
The result was announced by Abdulazeez Salaudeen, Secretary of the Primary Committee.
The exercise witnessed a strong turnout of party delegates and observers, with a notable presence of security personnel ensuring a peaceful process.
The unopposed candidacy of Adeleke reflected widespread confidence in his leadership within the party.
Adeleke recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party and immediately became the sole aspirant for the governorship ticket. Party officials described the primary as smooth, orderly, and transparent.
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The primary outcome positions Governor Adeleke as the party’s standard-bearer ahead of the 2026 elections, signalling unity among delegates and a clear mandate to lead the Accord Party campaign in Osun State.
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