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Governor Adeleke Quits PDP Hours Before Osun Governorship Primary

Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

This comes with less than 24 hours to the PDP governorship primary election.

Adeleke’s decision was communicated in a letter which surfaced on Monday, but was dated November 4, 2025.

The governor cited the crisis in the party as the reason behind his decision.

It read: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect.

“I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party.”

The PDP Chairman in Osun State, Mr Sunday Bisi, on Monday said the party would not hold the primary election on Tuesday as scheduled due to factional crisis within the party.

Bisi also revealed that Adeleke is no longer interested in picking the party’s nomination as a result of the crisis.

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Governor Adeleke dismisses talks of joining ADC, vows to run under PDP

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has firmly denied rumours suggesting he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or collaborate with figures within the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

In a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the claims as baseless and misleading, reaffirming his full commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“Our attention has been drawn to news reports and media enquiries about the imminent defection of Governor Adeleke to the ADC or alignment with ADC big wigs ahead of the 2026 governorship race. There is no truth in those publications and speculations,” the statement read.

Rasheed further clarified that there is no existing alliance or plan to work with the ADC, either directly or indirectly, emphasising that the governor will seek re-election under the PDP banner.

“First of all, we, the PDP Osun, have already adopted and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, so there is no alliance with ADC.

“Secondly, Governor Adeleke has no alliance with anyone in ADC. He remains in PDP, will run in PDP, and needs no alliance with ADC to win with a wide margin in 2026,” he stated.

He credited the governor’s rising popularity to his performance since assuming office, stating that Adeleke enjoys wide support from the Osun electorate due to his delivery of good governance and development-focused leadership.

“The Osun electorate supports Governor Adeleke because of his impressive performance since he came to office. That good work is still ongoing, and Osun people are committed to sustaining the delivery of good governance by re-electing Governor Adeleke in 2026,” Rasheed said.

The governor also called on PDP members and supporters in the state to remain focused and continue strengthening party structures at all levels as preparations intensify for next year’s election.

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Laide Bakare Celebrates Governor Adeleke On His 2nd Anniversary

Popular Nigerian actress, Laide Bakare is celebrating Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on his 2nd anniversary in office.

Taking to her Instagram page, she noted how the Governor had achieved so much in a short time as she expressed how incredible it is to see all he has accomplished.

“Happy 2nd Anniversary, His Excellency @aadeleke_01! So much success in a short time! So incredible to see all that you have accomplished. I can’t wait to see what’s next for you, sir. Thank you for your leadership, inspiration, and hard work. Hope you have an Amazing day on your work anniversary. We love you dearly”.

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I Didn’t Seek Job Under Tinubu – Obasanjo Denies Meeting President At Alake’s Birthday

Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria, has refuted the claims that he met President Bola Tinubu in Abeokuta on Thursday.

A viral video surfaced on the social media where it was alleged that Obasanjo and Tinubu met at the 80th birthday of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo and promised to work for him if he offered him a job.

Reacting to the viral video on Saturday, Obasanjo described the video as fake, disjointed and sickening.

In a statement by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo condemned the video, saying the banter conversation took place between him and Tinubu when he played host to the former Lagos State governor in 2022, before the country’s 2023 general elections.

The statement quoted Obasanjo as saying that, “one, I have not seen Bola Tinubu since he visited me in my house in Abeokuta, when he was campaigning. Secondly, I was at the church and not the reception for Alake’s 80th birthday reception.”

The statement explained further that, “during Tinubu’s visit to his house last year, he met the former President playing his favorite traditional game (ayo) and he started the banter, jokingly telling the former President that, he was shocked to see him playing the Ayo game at that time of the day.

“Spontaneously, as he was getting up from his chair to welcome him and other accompanying visitors, Obasanjo responded: “when I don’t have job. If you are ready to give me job, I am ready to do it.”

This, Akinyemi said, was contrary to the meaning the viral video is putting out.

Akinyemi quoted Obasanjo as saying that, “I am not looking for work and I am not working with anyone as the fake news puts out. Those who are looking for people to work with Bola Tinubu should look outside Obasanjo.”

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Assembly Poll: Adeleke Declares Friday Public Holiday

Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has declared Friday, March 17th as public holiday.

A statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Thursday, stated that the holiday is to enable Osun State residents travel to their polling units to vote on Saturday for the State House of Assembly elections.

The State Governor further advised residents of the state to be peaceful and law abiding as they prepare for the elections.

“This holiday is to enable Osun State residents travel to their polling units to vote on Saturday for the State House of Assembly elections.

“I call on Osun people to file out and exercise their civic rights. This election is very critical as you will be electing lawmakers who will be working with me. You must vote right”, the statement reads.

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Election: Osun Declares Friday Work-Free Day

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday a work-free-day for residents of the state.
Adeleke gave the approval for the holiday on Wednesday.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, said the holiday would enable residents and indigenes to travel for Presidential and National Assembly elections holding on Saturday.
The statement also said public servants were expected to utilise the opportunity to travel for the electoral process.
It further read in parts, “This is time for all citizens to exercise their voting rights. His Excellency again appeals to all residents to be law-abiding as they peacefully exercise their voting rights on Saturday and subsequent elections.”

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