2027: Adeleke backs Accord lawmaker candidates despite Tinubu re-election coalition

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed his backing for candidates from the Accord political alliance in the 2027 legislative elections, despite forming a coalition with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the upcoming presidential election.

This alliance was formed specifically to aid Tinubu’s bid for a second term in January 2027, and will not extend to the elections for the Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly, according to Adeleke, who announced this on his social media platform, X.

The governor's stance was clarified in a recent post, emphasizing that the coalition of Accord, APC, and PDP is dedicated to ensuring Tinubu’s re-election, and not to the legislative elections. Adeleke also confirmed that the coalition is committed to surpassing the initial pledge of 1.5 million votes for President Tinubu in Osun State. Furthermore, he addressed the ongoing local government crisis in the state, indicating that negotiations are progressing, and the Federal Government has assured positive outcomes soon.

Adeleke urged political stakeholders to set aside their differences, highlighting the need for unity at a crucial time for the country. He stressed that past challenges should not hinder collaboration for future prosperity, urging all parties to work together for the nation’s betterment.