Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for second term, ending speculations about his position on 2027.
Adeleke made disclosed this Tuesday through a statement shared on his official X handle, after a strategic meeting with the PDP leadership caucus in Osogbo.
He wrote: “Yesterday, I met with the @OfficialPDPNig Leadership Caucus in Osogbo after weeks of consultations with stakeholders across Osun — from traditional rulers and civil servants to market leaders and grassroots party members.
“I’m pleased to share the resolutions: I remain in the PDP, the party that gave me the platform to serve the good people of Osun. I have been unanimously endorsed by the Osun PDP for a second term in 2026.
“Our party in Osun has also endorsed President Tinubu for re-election in 2027, recognising him as a proud son of our state. PDP remains the most popular and trusted party across Osun State.
“I will continue to deliver on our Five-Point Agenda with renewed focus and dedication. The love and support from the people of Osun continue to inspire me. Together, we move forward.
Amid months of rumors about Adeleke’s political ambitions, recent developments have fueled speculation that he might switch allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party of the president.
The speculation grew stronger after Adeleke, along with his brother Adedeji Adeleke and their nephew, the famous Afrobeats star Davido (David Adeleke), held a private meeting with President Tinubu at his Ikoyi home in Lagos on June 3.
On July 16, former APC National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore further stirred the debate by referring to Adeleke as a “political orphan” seeking to align with the ruling party.
Omisore downplayed suggestions that the governor was being actively pursued by the APC, even though Adeleke had met with both Tinubu and other prominent party leaders.
Despite the rumours, the governor has repeatedly dismissed any plans to defect.
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