Chairman of Accord Party, Pastor Victor Akande says the party has successfully uploaded Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026, governorship election.
In a statement released on Thursday in Osogbo, Akande said the confirmation followed the completion of documentation and submission processes with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, which now lists Adeleke as Accord’s candidate for the poll.
Akande said the development marked a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the election.
“We are pleased to formally inform the good people of Osun State that His Excellency, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has been successfully uploaded into the records of INEC as the Accord Party’s candidate,” Akande said.
The party noted that the confirmation had addressed questions surrounding its nomination process ahead of the 2026 governorship contest scheduled by INEC.
Akande stated that the party viewed the development as an affirmation of its compliance with electoral guidelines and procedures governing candidate nominations.
“The confirmation by INEC is an affirmation that the nomination process has been duly concluded in line with the requirements of the law,” the Accord chairman said.
He also acknowledged the support received by the party and its candidate from residents and members across the state since the commencement of preparations for the election.
According to Akande, “We appreciate the overwhelming support, solidarity and confidence reposed in the party and in Governor Ademola Adeleke by the people of Osun State.”
The Accord chairman urged party supporters and eligible voters in the state to remain focused on electoral processes ahead of the poll.
He called on residents of voting age to ensure they were registered with INEC and had obtained their Permanent Voter Cards in readiness for the August 8, 2026 election.
