Adeleke to Announce New Party Before December 13

The news of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s next political step became clearer on Tuesday when the Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, said the governor will join a new party before December 13. Alimi spoke during a radio programme in Osogbo, one day after Adeleke’s exit from the Peoples Democratic Party became public.

Adeleke had earlier confirmed that he submitted his resignation letter to party leaders in Ward 2 of Ede North Local Government on November 4, 2025. His decision followed long-running issues within the PDP, which Alimi said forced the governor to take action ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

Alimi explained that internal troubles at the national level of the PDP made it difficult for Adeleke to remain in the party, especially with the election nomination window closing on December 15. He said the governor chose to step out early enough to avoid complications that could affect his re-election bid.

The commissioner urged residents to remain calm and continue backing the governor, noting that many people understand the reason behind the move. He described the situation as one that could have been avoided if the PDP was not divided at the top.

Alimi dismissed claims that the All Progressives Congress welcomed Adeleke’s departure, saying the opposition had expected the governor to stay in the PDP so they could challenge him through the party’s internal issues. He added that the governor outpaced such plans by leaving ahead of time.

On which party Adeleke will join next, Alimi said talks are still ongoing. He stated that the answer will be clear on or before December 13, since political parties must finish their nomination processes by December 15.

The commissioner maintained that Adeleke’s resignation was driven by the need to face the coming election without the burden of unresolved disputes within the PDP.