Many are speculating about Governor Ademola Adeleke’s political future after two senators from Osun State who were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
It previously stated that, in separate letters dated June 21, 2025, Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central) had resigned from the PDP, claiming “irreconcilable differences” within the party.
Both the APC and PDP camps in the state are tense after their departure because many think Adeleke will be the next to leave.
The announcement has sent the political world into a frenzy, particularly among APC candidates for governor, some of whom are publicly opposed to Adeleke joining the party.
In Osun, government operations have reportedly come to a near standstill in recent weeks due to the knock-on effects of the continuous political unrest.
Vanguard claims that Senator Iyiola Omisore, the former APC National Secretary and Deputy Governor of Osun State, responded to the escalating rumors by cautioning Governor Adeleke against what he called an attempt to “join the APC through the backdoor.”
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The governor should speak with the state’s party leaders instead of smuggling him into the APC through some of his fellow governors, Omisore stated. We party members are uncertain if he will join us if neither the state chairman nor the national chairman are informed of his arrival.
Adeleke’s decision to join the APC cannot be stopped, but Omisore emphasized the significance of appropriate political involvement and consultation.
On the other hand, Oladele Oyelude, the Coordinator of the Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors, publicly supported Adeleke’s purported plan to join the ruling party. He called the governor “a big addition” whose support might help President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection campaign.
Party leaders, particularly those who were appointed by the president, should not be perceived as attempting to thwart Governor Adeleke’s attempt to join the APC. He remains well-liked by the public for the time being, which is very beneficial to the president and the party. Before we discuss other issues, I believe we should allow him to join the party,” he stated.
