Osun PDP Endorses President Tinubu for Reelection in 2027 Amid Speculation of Governor Adeleke's Potential APC Defection

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The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made a surprise move by endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reelection in 2027. This decision comes despite Tinubu's narrow loss to PDP's Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election in the state. According to the communique issued by the PDP leadership, they acknowledge that Osun is the ancestral home of President Tinubu, making him the son of the state. This move has raised eyebrows among political observers and sparked conversations around party loyalty, ethnic identity, and electoral strategy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Osun PDP has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reelection in 2027, citing his ancestral connection to the state.
  • The endorsement comes despite Tinubu's narrow loss to PDP's Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election in Osun State.
  • Governor Ademola Adeleke remains committed to the PDP and will seek reelection on its platform in the 2026 governorship election.
  • The PDP leadership acknowledged internal resistance within both the PDP and APC to any potential defection of Governor Adeleke.
  • Some APC leaders are opposed to Governor Adeleke joining the APC, citing entrenched personal interests and hostility towards the governor.
  • The PDP reaffirmed its support for Governor Adeleke's second-term bid and directed all members to remain with the party and work towards its continued dominance.

Statistics:

  • Atiku Abubakar polled 354,366 votes in Osun State in the 2023 presidential election.
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured 343,945 votes in Osun State in the 2023 presidential election.
  • Governor Ademola Adeleke will seek reelection on the PDP platform in the 2026 governorship election.

Sources:

  • "Communique issued at the end of Osun State PDP leadership caucus meeting held at the Government House, Osogbo today July 21, 2025."
  • "PDP should remain popular and acceptable above all other political parties in Osun State."