The Accord Party has confirmed that it conducted a lawful primary election in Osun State on December 10, 2025, in accordance with the Electoral Act 2022. Party National Treasurer Chief Abdulazeez Oyeniyi Salaudeen said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) supervised the primary, which featured Governor Ademola Adeleke as the sole aspirant for the governorship seat.
At a press briefing in Minna, Salaudeen disclosed that 150 accredited delegates participated in the election. Adeleke secured 145 valid votes, while five ballots were voided due to incorrect thumb printing. The process was transparent, with INCE, media, observers and security agents in attendance. As chairman of the Electoral Committee, Salaudeen declared Adeleke the winner.
Salaudeen rejected a parallel election organized by individuals he described as expelled party members in 2024, alleging that the effort was backed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilize the Accord Party in Osun State. He emphasized that the party remains united under the leadership of Barr. Maxwell Ngbudem and National Secretary Hon. Adebukola Abiola Ajaja, with no factions.
The expelled members, according to the party, conducted their own election without INEC’s knowledge or legal authority and are being sponsored by the APC to cause confusion. Supporting the party’s leadership, the North Central Zone of the Accord Party held a meeting on December 14, 2025, where they affirmed and gave a vote of confidence to the leadership.
The confirmation of the lawful primary underscores the Accord Party’s commitment to democratic processes and the rule of law. This development is expected to influence the political landscape in Osun State ahead of future elections. With the leadership and electoral process clarified, the party can now focus on preparations for upcoming elections, with Governor Adeleke as its governorship candidate.
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