GOVERNOR ADELEKE UNVEILS ACCORD PARTY AS NEW POLITICAL PLATFORM, ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID (+VIDEO)

OSOGBO – Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform and declared his intention to seek a second term in office on its ticket. The announcement was made at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Osogbo on Tuesday, December 9th, in the presence of national and state leaders of the party.

In a statement, the Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, detailed the governor’s remarks. Governor Adeleke revealed he joined the Accord Party on November 6th following extensive consultations. “Stakeholders and residents of Osun state are aware of why we are taking this important decision,” the governor said. “We intend to pursue a second term in office on the platform of the Accord Party to complete ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends which have been applauded at home and abroad.”

Governor Adeleke emphasized the party’s alignment with his administration’s focus on welfare. “We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare,” he stated. He welcomed the party leaders, affirming a united front. “Our party, Accord Party, is here to take over Osun governance and sustain the delivery of good governance in our dear state,” Adeleke added.

The governor expressed his admiration for the party’s philosophy since joining. “The focus on people’s welfare should always be at the heart of public leadership. The primary essence of a government is the welfare and well being of the people,” he said. He touted his administration’s record, stating, “From infrastructure to social services, Osun has never had it so good in governance and service delivery.”

Adeleke called for widespread support across the state’s communities. “Osun voted for good governance in 2022 and they will support continuity in 2026. The mass of our people are for continuity and Accord is our party for victory next year,” the governor declared. Concluding his announcement, he said, “In accordance with the will of our stakeholders and to accord deep respect for the wishes of Osun people, I hereby accordingly declare for the Accord Party.”

Rasheed confirmed the details of the event and the governor’s full statement in the release.