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OSUN IN TURMOIL: Adeleke’s Re-Election Faces Fresh Threat as Accord Crisis Deepens

Published by admin on March 1st, 2026.

OSUN IN TURMOIL: Adeleke’s Re-Election Faces Fresh Threat as Accord Crisis Deepens

By Emeka Williams

Ademola Adeleke

Osun State is witnessing rising political tension following the sudden emergence of campaign posters projecting Clement Bamigbola Kolawole as a factional governorship candidate of the Accord Party across several local government areas.

The development has ignited fresh controversy within the party, throwing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election calculations into uncertainty ahead of the next election cycle.

At the heart of the crisis is an ongoing case at the Federal High Court challenging the recognition by INEC of the Maxwell-led faction of the Accord Party, the faction said to have produced Adeleke as its gubernatorial candidate.

In a dramatic twist, another bloc within the party has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to overturn the alleged suspension of Maxwell and Ajaja as party executives. The suit, marked FHC/Abj/CS/351/2026, is expected to further intensify the battle for control of the party structure.

Political observers warn that a prolonged legal showdown could fracture party unity and cast doubt over candidate legitimacy if the dispute is not resolved quickly.

Beyond the courtroom drama, the Adeleke administration is facing additional political pressure. Allegations relating to workers’ salary irregularities have stirred public conversation, even as investigations and due process continue. At the same time, reports of defections by federal lawmakers from Osun to the APC have heightened concerns within the governor’s camp.

Opposition figures argue that the combination of internal party wrangling and shifting alliances could erode voter confidence. However, Adeleke’s supporters maintain that he still commands strong grassroots backing and remains a dominant political force in the state.

Analysts say the governor’s immediate political future may hinge on three key factors:

The outcome of the pending court cases
His ability to reconcile warring factions within the Accord Party
Sustained public confidence in his administration

While factional battles are not unusual in Nigerian politics, history shows that unresolved internal crises often reshape electoral outcomes in unexpected ways.

As legal proceedings unfold and alliances shift, Osun’s political climate grows increasingly tense. Whether this moment represents a passing storm or a turning point in the state’s power dynamics remains uncertain.

One thing, however, is clear: Osun is entering a high-stakes political season where every court ruling, alliance, and defection could significantly alter the trajectory of the governor’s re-election bid.