African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has not picked any candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, disowned some viral videos and social media posts claiming that ADC had endorsed a candidate for the governorship election.
Abdullahi, who said that the videos and social media posts were false and should be disregarded, added that a timetable had been released and widely publicised.
“For the purpose of conducting the primaries to elect the party’s flag bearer for the 2026 governorship election in Osun, a timetable has been released and widely publicised.
“All aspirants are urged to adhere strictly to the guidelines,” he said.
The ADC spokesman stated that the party remained committed to the highest standards of internal democracy, anchored on a free, fair and transparent electoral process.
ACCORD
Accord Party says it will be happy to have Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun into its fold to actualise his second-term ambition.
The Lagos State Chairman of the party, Mr Dele Oladeji, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, following Adeleke’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over lingering leadership crises.
NAN reports that Adeleke, who is seeking a second tenure in the 2026 off-cycle governorship election, is considering a more stable political platform ahead of the poll.
Oladeji said the Accord Party remained the most viable and organised platform for the Osun governor to pursue his re-election bid.
“We are waiting for his declaration. That is what we can say for now. We are waiting for when he will declare for Accord.
“In Accord, we are ready for him. Whenever he decides to step in, we are set to receive him,” Oladejo said.
He said Adeleke should consider joining Accord as it had no internal wrangling, godfather interference, or structural ambiguity.
“Accord is a very stable and sanitised political platform. We have no factions and no godfathers.
“Any candidate who joins us between now and 2027 is sure of a peaceful and dependable structure,” he added.
According to him, Accord is presently the best political platform for any serious politician seeking office
“If he decides to step in, we will be ready to work with him and ensure his success,” Oladeji said.
