THE Osun State Chapter of the Accord has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his appointment as the Osun State Coordinator of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Campaign Organisation.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its State Chairman, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, the party described the appointment as a call to service that requires political maturity, mutual understanding and commitment to the broader interests of Osun State and the nation at large.
Pastor Akande said the appointment aligns with the confidence reposed in Governor Adeleke’s capacity to mobilise people across political and social divides, drawing from his goodwill and people-friendly disposition.
He acknowledged that the development may generate differing opinions among party members and residents, given the distinct political platforms of the Governor and the President, but urged the people of Osun to approach it with understanding.
According to him, the new responsibility should be viewed within the context of political engagement, national interest and the need to sustain constructive relationships across party lines.
“The Governor’s acceptance of this strategic responsibility does not diminish his identity as a leader of the Accord or the party’s commitment to its political ideals. Rather, it presents an opportunity to demonstrate that political differences need not foreclose dialogue, cooperation and the pursuit of shared national objectives,” he said.
Pastor Akande noted that President Tinubu’s bid for a second term carries peculiar significance for Osun State, considering his Yoruba heritage and ancestral ties to the state. He appealed to residents to appreciate the historical and political dimensions of the assignment.
He stressed that Accord remains firmly committed to its political identity and electoral aspirations, including the success of its candidates in the 2027 general elections, and called on members and supporters to remain united and focused while working towards victory for President Tinubu and all Accord candidates.
The chairman expressed confidence in Governor Adeleke’s ability to navigate the demands of the assignment without losing sight of his primary responsibility to the people of Osun, while assuring him of the party’s support.