…I remain in PDP — Governor
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured the unanimous endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership caucus in Osun for a second term in the 2026 governorship election. The announcement, made via a tweet at 11:52 UTC today, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, also confirmed that the Osun PDP has thrown its support behind President Bola Tinubu (@officialABAT) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for re-election in the 2027 presidential poll.
In his tweet, Adeleke wrote: “Yesterday, I met with the @OfficialPDPNig Leadership Caucus in Osogbo after weeks of consultations with stakeholders across Osun — from traditional rulers and civil servants to market leaders and grassroots party members.
“I’m pleased to share the resolutions: I remain in the PDP, the party that gave me the platform to serve the good people of Osun. I have been unanimously endorsed by the Osun PDP for a second term in 2026.
“Our party in Osun has also endorsed President @officialABAT for re-election in 2027, recognizing him as a proud son of our state.
He added, “I will continue to deliver on our Five-Point Agenda with renewed focus and dedication.The love and support from the people of Osun continues to inspire me. Together, we move forward.”
The decision followed a meeting yesterday in Osogbo between Governor Adeleke and key PDP stakeholders, including traditional rulers, civil servants, market leaders and grassroots members.
Support for President Tinubu, hailed by Adeleke as a “proud son” of Osun, triggered immediate debate online. Reactions have ranged from praise for the move as a strategic alliance to criticism by opponents who view it as a betrayal of PDP values, calling it “anti-party behaviour”.
Analysts are watching closely to see how this cross-party endorsement shapes the 2026 governorship race and the 2027 presidential election, especially its implications for PDP candidates nationally. Further reactions are expected as party figures and supporters weigh in on the development.
