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Osun Guber: Adeleke Clinches Accord Party Ticket, Pledges Victory in 2026

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The Accord Party has confirmed incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, as its governorship candidate for the 2026 poll.

In a primary election where he was unopposed, Adeleke clinched the party’s ticket by receiving 145 votes from the 150 delegates.

Five votes were voided during the exercise.

The result was formally announced by Abdulazeez Salaudeen, the Secretary of the Primary Committee.

Details shortly…

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