Adeleke’s camp dismisses APC defection rumours after visit to Tinubu

The Imole Campaign Council has rejected claims that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, intends to switch from the Accord Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released on Friday, the council emphasized the visit was a customary political courtesy following Nigeria's off-cycle elections.

The council highlighted that Adeleke's trip to the President's residence was a routine act of respect to the nation's leader and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Furthermore, the council stated that Tinubu has repeatedly advocated for transparent and fair elections in Osun State, urging INEC and security agencies to uphold a credible process.

The statement clarified that there were no discussions regarding Adeleke joining the APC during his meeting with President Tinubu. Adeleke, accompanied by the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, had visited President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja the previous day, just days after securing a second term in office. The council reaffirmed that Adeleke remains dedicated to his role as governor and committed to serving the people of Osun State.