Governor Adeleke Refutes Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP.

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting he plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing his continued loyalty to the party.

In a statement shared via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adeleke reassured both Osun residents and Nigerians nationwide that he remains a dedicated member and leader of the PDP in the state.

Addressing the growing speculation, the governor said his attention is firmly on governance and implementing the PDP’s 5-point development agenda for Osun State.

“In the past few hours, I have received numerous calls about alleged plans to defect. Let me reassure the good people of Osun and Nigerians at large—I remain a loyal member and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State," Adeleke stated.

“My commitment is to provide quality governance and deliver on our 5-point agenda. Kindly disregard the false reports and continue to support our mission for a better Osun.”

This is not the first time Adeleke has had to shut down rumors of defection. He addressed similar claims in May during a meeting with key stakeholders.

The PDP has been grappling with internal challenges, including unresolved leadership issues, particularly regarding the position of National Secretary, and a wave of recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In recent weeks, several PDP governors—among them Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta—have joined the APC. Meanwhile, former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar is spearheading talks with political allies and stakeholders to build a strong opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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