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A total of 1,660 delegates have been elected across the 332 wards in Osun State ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary scheduled for December 13, 2025.

The Nation reports that the delegate election, held on Tuesday in all wards, produced five delegates per ward in preparation for Saturday’s primary.

Chairman of the 2025 Osun State Gubernatorial Delegate Congress Committee, Engr. Shehu Umaru Dange, announced the outcome at the APC State Secretariat in Osogbo on Tuesday night.

According to him, the committee successfully conducted the ward congress without incident, resulting in the emergence of 1,660 delegates who will vote in the party’s primary.

He commended the APC National Working Committee and the party’s state leadership for their support, noting that the process was peaceful across all wards.

Dange also urged APC members in Osun State to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

“They should ensure unity and harmony beyond the primaries. With that, we will be able to support Mr President in his Renewed Hope Agenda in creating a better Nigeria, with a stable democracy and a very strong party which is the greatest party in Africa which is the APC.”

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially moved to the Accord Party, days after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He made the announcement on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, in the presence of national and state leaders of the Accord Party.

Adeleke also declared his intention to seek a second term on the platform of the Thumb Up Party, stating that he joined the party more than a month ago.

The governor said, “I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago, precisely on November 6, as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders.

“Stakeholders and residents of Osun state are aware of why we are taking this important decision. We intend to pursue a second term in office on the platform of the Accord Party to complete ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends, which have been applauded at home and abroad.”

Adeleke said he chose the party because its welfarism mission aligns with his administration’s strong focus on citizens’ and workers’ welfare.

The governor added, “I welcome our party leaders into the Osun State Government House. You are now part of us, as I am also now part of you. We are united in progress and good intentions for the good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large.

“At this historical point, our task is to sustain a united front as we prepare for the elections. We have a duty to ensure an inclusive leadership where the interests of all groups are cared for. Our party, Accord Party, is here to take over Osun governance and sustain the delivery of good governance in our dear state.

“Since I joined the party more than a month ago, I have been fascinated by the philosophy of this great party. The focus on people’s welfare should always be at the heart of public leadership. The primary essence of a government is the welfare and well-being of the people.

“As a governor, I have prioritised the welfare of our people, from workers to the entire citizenry. Day and night, we implement policies and programmes to elevate the well-being of our people. From infrastructure to social services, Osun has never had it so good in governance and service delivery.

“Today, we unveil the new platform for the good people of Osun state. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Central, this is our party, our new platform for victory come August next year.”

“From Igbomina to Ijeshaland to Ifeland to Osogbo to Iwoland to Modakeke to Gbongan to Igbajo to Ikire to Ikirun to Ede and other lands of Osun state, we must thumb up according to our collective desires for good governance.

“Osun voted for good governance in 2022, and they will support continuity in 2026. The mass of our people are for continuity, and Accord is our party for victory next year.

“In accordance with the will of our stakeholders and to accord deep respect for the wishes of the Osun people, I hereby declare for the Accord Party,” the governor added.

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Former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Joel Ikenya, has formally defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State.

In a statement released to journalists in Jalingo, Mr. Ikenya asserted that his decision was made after “careful deliberation and consultations,” and was ultimately in the “best interest of the people of Taraba.”

He expressed profound gratitude to the PDP, acknowledging its pivotal role in his decades-long career.

Mr. Ikenya explicitly wrote: “I am pleased to announce that I have formally defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the interest of my people, Tarabans,” adding, “You are all aware that the PDP remains the party that has given me the platform to attain all the positions I have ever held in politics, and this is where I believe I am valued and appreciated.”

Known as a grassroots politician with significant influence, particularly in Wukari, Mr. Ikenya has a long political history with the PDP.

He served in the Taraba State House of Assembly (1999–2003), the House of Representatives (2003–2007), and was elected to the Senate (2007–2015), representing Taraba South, all under the PDP platform.

He concluded his time in government as Minister of Labour and Productivity, a position he held from March to May 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan.

Mr. Ikenya assured his loyal supporters that his return to the PDP was guided solely by his commitment to serving his constituents effectively.