In a significant development, the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its support for Governor Ademola Adeleke amidst speculation of his potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Following a leadership caucus meeting held on July 21, 2025, at the Government House in Osogbo, the PDP leadership issued a communique outlining key resolutions.
Key Resolutions from the Osun PDP Caucus
– *Support for Governor Adeleke*: The PDP in Osun State reaffirms its adoption and endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke for re-election in the 2026 governorship election on the PDP platform.
– Endorsement of President Tinubu: The Osun PDP adopts and endorses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election, citing Osun State as Tinubu’s ancestral home.
– Staying in PDP: The caucus resolves that Governor Adeleke and all PDP members in Osun State should remain in the PDP.
Background and Context
The meeting was attended by top political figures in Osun State, including the Deputy Governor, members of the National and State Assemblies, and other party leaders. Despite rumors of Governor Adeleke’s potential defection to the APC, the PDP leadership caucus passed a vote of confidence in the governor, stating they would follow him wherever he goes.¹ ² ³
However, in a latest development reported today, July 22, 2025, Governor Adeleke has declined defection, reaffirming his commitment to the PDP.⁴
This development underscores the dynamics of political alliances in Osun State and highlights the PDP’s stance on key electoral decisions ahead of the 2026 and 2027 elections.
[22/07, 12:42] Meta AI: Osun PDP Backs Governor Adeleke, Endorses Tinubu for 2027In a significant development, the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its support for Governor Ademola Adeleke amidst speculation of his potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Following a leadership caucus meeting held on July 21, 2025, at the Government House in Osogbo, the PDP leadership issued a communique outlining key resolutions.
Key Resolutions from the Osun PDP Caucus
– *Support for Governor Adeleke*: The PDP in Osun State reaffirms its adoption and endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke for re-election in the 2026 governorship election on the PDP platform.
– *Endorsement of President Tinubu*: The Osun PDP adopts and endorses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election, citing Osun State as Tinubu’s ancestral home.
– *Staying in PDP*: The caucus resolves that Governor Adeleke and all PDP members in Osun State should remain in the PDP.
Background and Context
The meeting was attended by top political figures in Osun State, including the Deputy Governor, members of the National and State Assemblies, and other party leaders. Despite rumors of Governor Adeleke’s potential defection to the APC, the PDP leadership caucus passed a vote of confidence in the governor, stating they would follow him wherever he goes.¹ ² ³
However, in a latest development reported today, July 22, 2025, Governor Adeleke has declined defection, reaffirming his commitment to the PDP.⁴
This development underscores the dynamics of political alliances in Osun State and highlights the PDP’s stance on key electoral decisions ahead of the 2026 and 2027 elections.
