In Nigeria, crossing carpet is hardly rare, but Osun’s APC leaders want to make one thing clear: their door isn’t ajar for just anybody. Amid swirling rumours that Governor Ademola Adeleke might dump the PDP for the APC ahead of 2026, the party has firmly rejected such speculation, stating that its governorship ticket is “not for sale”.
Osun’s APC is drawing a bold line: no room for Governor Adeleke under its umbrella. Despite rumours, he remains PDP and says he’s staying.
- Osun APC declared that its 2026 governorship ticket is not open to Governor Ademola Adeleke.
- Timothy Owoeye, former Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, reaffirmed that Adeleke is not seen as part of the APC.
- Adeleke, currently with the PDP, has denied rumours of defection following a visit to President Tinubu.
- APC described the PDP’s tenure as effectively over in Osun and is positioning early for 2026.
- The statement reflects early political tension ahead of the August 2026 gubernatorial race.
With just over a year to go, Osun’s political field is already heating up, and the race for 2026 has quietly begun.
