APC vs. Accord: Heated Exchange Marks Osun Governorship Campaign.

The Osun State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party have exchanged sharp criticisms over governance and political prospects ahead of the 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

On Sunday, Tajudeen Lawal, APC state chairman, accused Governor Ademola Adeleke and his allies of launching frivolous attacks on former governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, as well as the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Lawal claimed these attacks were motivated by the ruling party’s disadvantaged political position in the state and insisted they would not prevent APC’s victory in 2026.

He alleged that the Adeleke administration had failed across critical sectors, including health, education, security, and infrastructure, and accused the governor of running the government without proper planning. “It is neither Oyetola nor Oyebamiji that is responsible for the ill-fated status of this administration,” Lawal stated.

The opposition also criticized the state government for mismanaging public funds, questioning the impact of spending over the last three years, and accused it of misleading the public regarding delays in local government allocations. According to the APC, the delays followed a February 10, 2025 Court of Appeal judgment reinstating APC local government officials, which the state government had allegedly failed to appeal and instead pursued multiple court cases to frustrate the process. “We are going into the August 8, 2026 governorship election to win with the votes of the good people of the state and restore its lost glory,” Lawal added.

Responding a day later, the Accord Party dismissed the APC’s statement as a sign of panic and frustration, accusing the opposition of misrepresenting recent developments in the state. In a statement signed by its chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, the party described APC’s comments as intellectually bankrupt and a reflection of fear of losing relevance in Osun politics.

Akande highlighted what he described as significant progress under Governor Adeleke, citing improvements in road construction, public infrastructure, and workers’ welfare. “Governor Adeleke has prioritised workers’ welfare and restored consistency in salary payments,” he said.

Accord also defended the government’s record in health and security, noting upgraded facilities and strengthened collaboration with security agencies, which have improved stability across the state. The party rejected APC’s criticisms of financial management, asserting that the administration is addressing challenges inherited from previous governments.

Akande further accused the APC of presiding over hardship during its time in office, particularly the era of half-salary payments to workers, which he claimed Osun residents had not forgotten. He concluded by asserting that the electorate would not return APC to power in 2026: “Osun will not relapse. The people will not return to their abusers.”