The Digest:
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has been formally cleared as the sole gubernatorial aspirant by the Accord party's screening committee. The decision follows his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), positioning him to contest the 2026 election under a new political banner.
Key Points:
- The screening committee, led by the party's National Organising Secretary Ibe Thankgod, confirmed Adeleke met all nomination requirements.
- Adeleke was presented with a certificate of clearance ahead of the party's primary scheduled in Osogbo.
- His spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, stated the governor is ready to "responsibly unfurl the party’s banner for victory" in 2026.
- Adeleke defected from the PDP earlier this week, citing a desire to continue delivering "good governance and democratic dividends."
- The move follows internal conflicts within the PDP and signals a significant realignment in the state's political landscape.
- Accord now presents a consolidated front with Adeleke as its flagship candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial race.
- This clearance avoids a contentious primary and allows the party to mobilize immediately behind the incumbent governor.
Sources: Punch Newspaper, Vanguard
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