Why We Opposed Gov Adeleke’s Defection Attempt, Osun APC Opens Up

APC Chieftain Alleges Governor Adeleke Tried to Defect to Ruling Party - TV360 Nigeria

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Jamiu Olawumi, has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke made attempts to defect to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but was rebuffed by the party leadership. Olawumi made the claim during a televised interview, on Thursday. According to him, Governor Adeleke’s defection bid was blocked following consultations with stakeholders, including civil servants, who oppose…

Osun APC Rejects Governor Adeleke’s Defection Bid, Chieftain Confirms

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Jamiu Olawumi, on July 24, 2025, confirmed that the party leadership rejected Governor Ademola Adeleke’s attempt to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olawumi, a close ally of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, stated that Adeleke’s move was rebuffed due to his perceived political liability, asserting that Chief Bisi Akande, not Adeleke, would remain the party’s leader …

Why we opposed Gov Adeleke’s defection attempt, Osun APC opens up

Osun APC rejects Governor Adeleke's defection attempt, cites political liability & controversy. APC claims Adeleke fears 2026 re-election defeat.

Osun 2026: Adeleke Faces Double-Edged Sword as APC Rejects Him, PDP Bleeds Lawmakers - Today Splash-Your No 1 Community Newspaper

The Osun State chapters of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party have traded words over the aborted defection plan of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APC said Adeleke was rejected because he would be a liability and would hurt the integrity of the party. But the PDP, which insisted it would not join issues with the opposition party, said Osun people would decide and defend their votes in 2026. The spokesperson for Osun APC…

Much Ado About Governor Adeleke’s Rumoured Defection

July 23, (THEWILL) — The main thing about Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is that there will be questions about whatever decisions he makes or does not make. Of course, there has always been a sword of Damocles hanging over Adeleke’s head for a long time. The patriarch of the family and financier, Deji […] The post OPINION: Much Ado About Governor Adeleke’s Rumoured Defection appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

We rejected Adeleke because he's a political liability

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has disclosed that Governor Ademola Adeleke was rejected because he was a liability that would hurt the party’s integrity.The Osun APC statement, which was signed by the party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, on Wednesday in Osogbo, is coming on the heels of a communiqué released after a meeting by the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Leadership Caucus.The communiqué, which was sign…