Ahead of August 15th 2026, residents of Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State on Friday trooped out despite a downpour to endorse Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid under the Accord Party.
The campaign rally, held at Awo, the headquarters of Egbedore Local Government, on Friday, also witnessed the defection of about 500 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Accord Party, in what party leaders described as a major boost to Adeleke’s second-term campaign.
Addressing the gathering, the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Hon. Sunday Bisi, said the turnout, despite the persistent rainfall, demonstrated the people’s commitment to returning Governor Adeleke to office, urging residents to sustain the momentum until election day.
He said: ”The rain that fell is a shower of blessing and a testament that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid has been endorsed by God’s mercy. God has given us his blessing on August 15th 2026, that winning is sure.”
He disclosed that the Accord Party has received over 500 members of the APC and ADC led by Yekini Ademola and Pastor Seyi Adeosun.
He said: “APC is in disarray, the party is a carcass now, they are only left with hoodlums that will be fomenting trouble ahead of the election.”
Similarly, Hon Bamidele Salam enjoined the residents to support Adeleke’s re-election bid, saying: “Since 1999, Egbedore has never enjoyed any government like administration of Adeleke. He appointed our own son as Finance Commissioner, three Special Advisers, and many SSAs.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, a former chieftain of APC, Yekini Ademola said: “I am tired of the party; they threatened me, but my mind is already made up. I thank Hon. Bamidele Salam for his support. We will see to the winning of Governor Adeleke.”
Adeleke lauded the people for their continued support and confidence in his administration, assuring residents that more people-oriented infrastructure projects would be delivered to further improve their standard of living.
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