Osun 2026: Adeleke’s aides, Accord chieftains defect to APC

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

Two serving Senior Special Assistants to Governor Ademola Adeleke and some chieftains of the Accord Party in Osun State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defectors attributed their decision to the growing crisis and alleged unchecked impunity within the Accord Party. They announced their defection during a press briefing held at Ileri-Oluwa House in Osogbo.

Those who joined the APC include the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Affairs, Mr. Moyoade Lukman; the Senior Special Assistant on Governor’s Office, Mr. Azeez Kazeem; House of Representatives aspirant for Ife Federal Constituency, Dr. Leye Olagbaju; Accord youth leader in Ife Central Local Government, Asamo Gbenga; and Mr. Ojuolape Olagbaju.

Speaking at the event, Olagbaju said he joined the APC because of his conviction that the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), possesses the capacity to move the state forward.

“We will deploy our political platforms that we have built over the years to support the ambition of Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, and by the grace of God, we shall deliver him as governor on August 15. He is capable and possesses the qualities of a prepared leader,” he said.

Also speaking, Lukman said his decision to return to the APC was informed by lessons learnt from his political journey outside the progressive fold.

Welcoming the defectors, the Director-General of the APC Governorship Campaign Council, Hon. Wole Oke, assured them of equal opportunities within the party and urged them to work towards its success in the forthcoming election.

“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 for Nigerians to see,” Oke said.