PDP Backs Adeleke for Second Term in Osun 2026 Gubernatorial Race

• The Osun State PDP officially endorses Governor Ademola Adeleke as its 2026 gubernatorial candidate, ruling out the need for primaries
• The APC in Osun takes legal action against Governor Adeleke, challenging the appointment of a PDP member as OSIEC Chairman.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has officially endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke as its candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election. The party’s State Working Committee made the announcement, eliminating the possibility of a primary election.

The State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ayodeji Areola, conveyed the party’s directive, declaring, “There is no vacancy in Osun Government House come 2026. We declare today that the 2026 governorship ticket of PDP is for Governor Ademola Adeleke.”

Areola emphasized the party’s decision, citing Adeleke’s commendable performance and his consistent alignment with the party’s objectives. The endorsement solidifies Adeleke’s position as the party’s choice for a second term in office.

In a parallel development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken legal action against Governor Adeleke. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court, Osogbo, alleges that Adeleke appointed a member of the PDP as the chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC).

In the suit (No. FHC/OS/CS/2/2024), the APC, represented by counsel Ayodele Kusamotu, seeks to set aside the appointment of Hasim Abioye as OSIEC Chairman. The party contends that Abioye’s previous affiliation with the PDP raises concerns about the impartiality of the state electoral body.

The supporting affidavit, signed by Waheed Adeniran, Assistant Secretary of the Osun APC, argues that a partisan chairman compromises the credibility of local government elections in the state. The APC urges the court to nullify Abioye’s appointment and remove him from office.

Osun APC Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, confirmed that the suit was initiated by the national headquarters of the APC in Abuja. The legal action adds a new dimension to the unfolding political landscape in Osun as both major parties position themselves for the 2026 elections.