“I’m Not Going Anywhere!” – Adeleke Dismisses ADC Deal, Vows Landslide Win in 2026

According to IReporter Online, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has categorically denied any plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or engage in any political alliance with the opposition bloc. The Governor’s firm rebuttal followed circulating rumours suggesting he was aligning with ADC power brokers ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun.

In a statement released through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke reiterated his loyalty to the PDP, dismissing the defection claims as unfounded and politically motivated. The statement emphasized that the Governor has no political connection with any ADC member or group and insisted that his re-election in 2026 would be secured solely on the platform of the PDP, without reliance on external coalitions.

Rasheed further clarified that the Osun PDP remains fully aligned with national strategies, having already endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential race—an alignment that, he noted, renders any collaboration with the ADC irrelevant and implausible.

The statement also praised Adeleke’s performance in office, noting that the Governor enjoys widespread grassroots support across the state due to his ongoing delivery of good governance. According to the spokesperson, the people of Osun remain committed to continuity and stability under Adeleke’s leadership.

Governor Adeleke has encouraged PDP members in Osun to remain focused and united as the party intensifies internal reforms and grassroots mobilization ahead of the upcoming elections. He reiterated his confidence in a decisive victory in 2026, describing recent speculations of defection as distractions from the opposition.