‎The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has denied claims that he would soon defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

‎Reiterating that he is staying in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Adeleke in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday, said some people who were scared of his popularity were behind the rumour to confuse the populace.

‎He reaffirmed his decision to stay to contest the 2026 governorship election in the PDP.

‎According to the governor, the party is already mobilizing people to ensure that the re-election becomes reality.

‎The statement reads, “Our attention has been drawn to a report that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The report is not only untrue but a calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusions and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun state.

‎”We want to reiterate for the umpteenth time that Governor Adeleke remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has no plan whatsoever to join the ADC or any party for that matter.

‎“Governor Adeleke’s pre-occupation at the moment is the continued delivery of dividends of democracy to Osun people who resoundingly gave him their mandates three years ago.

‎”Even more, Governor Adeleke and leaders in the PDP have been focused on galvanising the structures of the party for the ongoing voters’ registration ahead of next year’s election, which he is well positioned to win.

‎“We therefore urge the public to discountenance any report linking Governor Adeleke with a defection move as such is entirely false.

‎“As a man of the people, Governor Adeleke recognises the overwhelming goodwill and confidence that Osun people have in the PDP and his leadership. His Excellency is not and will go against the will of the people.”

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