Unfounded rumors regarding Governor Ademola Adeleke’s alleged switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have resumed, casting doubt on Osun State’s political system.
As both political parties get ready for the state’s gubernatorial election on August 8, 2026, the current state of disarray is expected to continue.
In an interview with DAILY POST on Friday, Oladele Bamiji, the PDP spokeswoman, dismissed the rumor as idle gossip.
“I have refuted this information numerous times,” he stated. Ademola Adeleke has no intention of switching political parties.
If it is true, Governor Adeleke is not a fool who would carry out such a secret action. He said, “As of right now, he is still in the PDP and hasn’t defected to any political party.”
Governor Adeleke had reiterated his commitment to the PDP, according to Bamiji.
Governor Adeleke is not welcome and will not be joining the Osun APC, the party has reiterated.
Speaking to reporters during a media parley hosted by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Zone B, APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru reiterated the party’s position on Wednesday, saying, “Adeleke is not joining our party.” I am aware that decamping is not permitted as of right now.
“Although APC is a beautiful bride for anybody that wants to join, I must say here that as a party man and an established politician, I would say that I am one of the people that is extremely loyal to Mr President.”
Governor Adeleke and the Osun PDP have severally debunked widespread rumours suggesting he is set to defect to the APC.
On Thursday, fresh defection rumours hit major towns within the state and this sparked tensed debates among the supporters of the governor and those loyal to Adeleke’s predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, who is the leader of the APC in Osun State.
DAILY POST gathered that many of these rumour mongers have been sharing the pictures of the recent visit by Adeleke, alongside his older brother, Deji Adeleke and Musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, to President Bola Tinubu.
They claimed that the defection plan was sealed during the meeting and that it was an agreement for Adeleke to join APC, complete his second term and then reciprocate by supporting the second second term agenda of Tinubu in 2027.
Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in denying the reports in a statement on Thursday described the defection claims as false, unfounded, and politically motivated.
Olawale urged the public to disregard the rumour as fake news.
According to him, Governor Adeleke expressed concern about the pervasive rumor and told his admirers and followers that he is still the PDP’s leader in the state and a member of the party.
I promise the good people of Osun that I will always be a member of the PDP. Olawale claimed that Governor Adeleke had stated, “I am not defecting to any party.”
He revealed that the governor reaffirmed his dedication to carrying out the five-point plan of his government and pledged to further his efforts to provide Osun State residents with democratic dividends and excellent governance.
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