Barring any last-minute changes, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has concluded plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.

Reliable sources close to the governor confirmed to News Mirror that all necessary arrangements have been finalized, and a formal declaration is expected in the coming days.

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Governor Adeleke, who was elected on the platform of the PDP, reportedly met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja recently. During the visit, he also held a phone conversation with Vice President Kashim Shettima, facilitated by Nigerian music star Davido. A video of the call has since gone viral on social media, further fueling speculation about the governor’s political move.

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While the exact date of the official defection remains unconfirmed, insiders suggest that Adeleke’s switch to the ruling APC is part of a broader realignment ahead of the next electoral cycle in Osun State.