Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has joined Accord Party, following his recent resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The governor announced his new party affiliation in a statement posted on his official X handle on Tuesday.

In the statement, Mr Adeleke also declared his intention to seek a second term in office on the platform of the Accord Party, saying he aims to continue his administration's programmes.

Mr Adeleke said he joined the Accord Party on 6 November, although he only made it public today.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Osun off-cycle governorship election for 8 August 2026.

Details later.

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