Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s delayed defection to the Accord Party was due to the timing of the Peoples Democratic Party’s national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, according to the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi. In an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’, Alimi explained that Governor Adeleke had resigned from the PDP on November 4 and joined the Accord Party by November 6, but chose to delay the announcement to avoid disrupting the PDP’s convention.

The governor’s decision to leave the PDP was reportedly prompted by the party’s leadership crisis, which has been ongoing at the national level. Adeleke’s resignation is the latest in a series of high-profile exits from the party, with several governors and prominent figures having already defected. Notably, Adeleke did not join the ruling All Progressives Congress, instead opting for the Accord Party.

The PDP’s national convention, which took place in Ibadan, was a significant event for the party, and Governor Adeleke’s decision to delay his announcement suggests that he did not want to be seen as causing a distraction or disruption. By waiting until after the convention, Adeleke was able to avoid potentially overshadowing the event and allow the PDP to focus on its internal affairs.

The implications of Adeleke’s defection are still unfolding, but it is clear that the PDP’s leadership crisis has had a significant impact on the party’s membership and cohesion. As the party navigates this challenging period, it remains to be seen how Adeleke’s decision will affect the political landscape in Osun State and beyond. With the Accord Party gaining a high-profile member, the state’s political dynamics are likely to shift, and the consequences of Adeleke’s move will be closely watched by political observers and analysts.