Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has clinched the Accord Party’s governorship ticket for next year’s governorship poll in the state.
Adeleke won the ticket in a primary election conducted on Wednesday in Osogbo, the state capital.
The governor, who was the sole candidate in the election, won 145 votes out of 150 delegates accredited for the exercise.
Adeleke, in his acceptance speech, thanked the delegates and leadership of the party for counting him worthy to fly the party’s flag, saying he would do his best to justify his nomination.
“It is with a deep sense of appreciation to delegates and almighty God that I accept my nomination and election as the governorship candidate of the Accord for the 2026 governorship elections.
“I convey my heartfelt appreciation to the leadership of our great party and delegates from across the 332 wards of Osun state. The confidence you repose in me is hugely appreciated. I assure you that I will not take it for granted.”
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Adeleke vowed to continue to prioritise Osun people over politics, stressing that good governance and overall development of the state would always be his most important duty.
He said, “We are today launching the battle for continuity of progress, good governance and democratic dividends.
“My candidacy signals the sustenance of the golden movement when the light of development continues to shine across our state. We vow never to relent in the rewarding service to our people.”
The National Chairman of the party, Barrister Maxwell Ngbudem, in his remarks, urged the delegates, party members and all supporters of Governor Adeleke to work for his victory in the August 8, 2026, governorship election.