Osun 2026: Gov Adeleke Resigns From PDP Amid Party’s Internal Feud

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his exit to the protracted leadership crisis rocking the party at the national level.

Adeleke, in a statement released on Monday night, confirmed that he tendered his resignation letter to party officials in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government Area on November 4, 2025.

“Due to the ongoing crisis within the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party at the national level, I officially conveyed my resignation letter as a member to the party leadership in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government on November 4, 2025,” the governor stated.

The governor expressed appreciation to PDP members and supporters for their support throughout his political journey.

“I thank the party and its many members and supporters for the opportunities they have provided me, first as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and now as Governor of Osun State,” he added.

Adeleke’s resignation comes amid reports that he was unlikely to seek the party’s ticket for the 2026 governorship election unless the PDP resolved its deep-seated internal conflicts.

Sources within the Osun PDP had earlier hinted that the governor would not participate in the party’s primary unless a unified leadership structure emerged and was ratified by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the election timetable.

Before Monday’s development, the Osun State chapter of the party had expressed optimism that the crisis could be resolved early enough to convince Adeleke to remain in the party and contest for a second term.

Party insiders had maintained that a settlement endorsed by INEC could pave the way for the governor to reconsider his position.

With Adeleke’s departure, however, the future dynamics of the 2026 governorship race in Osun State appear set for major realignments.