Accord chairman seeks clarification over Adeleke’s role in Tinubu’s campaign
Mr Oladeji acknowledged Mr Adeleke’s right to make personal political decisions but argued that such choices should be assessed against Accord's interests. The post Accord chairman seeks clarification over Adeleke’s…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke contested and won office on the platform of the Accord Party, but speculation has persisted about his political alignment ahead of the 2027 general election, including reported overtures toward President Bola Tinubu's camp. The Accord Party, a smaller political platform, has in recent times been linked to Adeleke, raising questions about his standing within the party and his broader political loyalties.
The call for clarification, credited to an Accord chairman identified as Oladeji, centres on whether Adeleke's reported involvement in Tinubu's re-election campaign is compatible with his position in or relationship with Accord. Both Premium Times and Vanguard report that Oladeji conceded Adeleke's right to make personal political choices but insisted such decisions must be weighed against the party's interests, suggesting internal tension over defections, alliances, and loyalty in Nigeria's fluid multi-party landscape. Neither report, as summarised, specifies what formal action, if any, Accord plans to take, leaving unresolved questions about Adeleke's exact role in the party and the practical consequences of the dispute.