- Safiu Kehinde
Former Osun State Secretary General (SSG), Moshood Adeoti, has formally decamped to the Accord Party as he affirmed his support for the second-term bid of the state governor, Ademola Adeleke.
This was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the ex-SSG’s media office.
According to the statement, Adeoti’s declaration comes two months after he stepped back from active politics following the fallout within the Omoluabi/ADC political bloc.
Adeoti, who served under the administration of former Osun governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced his defection to Accord Party at a large town hall meeting held in Osogbo on Tuesday.
The event had in attendance Adeoti’s political structure and grassroots coordinators from across the state.
This, according to the statement, demonstrating the wide network and organized base behind the decision.
Addressing the meeting, Adeoti stressed that the endorsement followed extensive consultations with his followers and stakeholders statewide.
He explained that the collective decision to support Governor Adeleke was driven by what he described as the visible transformation and developmental progress recorded in Osun over the past three years.
The ex-SSG noted that the current leadership in the state remains closely connected to the people, emphasizing that those in government are home-based and live among the citizens they serve.
According to him, this has improved responsiveness and strengthened public trust in governance.
Reaffirming his long-standing principle, Adeoti stressed his commitment to grassroots leadership and local development, declaring his belief in “Osun for Osun.”
During the meeting, Kehinde Morenikeji moved a formal motion for Adeoti and his supporters to join the Accord Party, while the motion was seconded by Kehinde Ogaala and unanimously adopted by all in attendance.
In his remark, Muniru Raji, Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Political Matters, attested to the grassroots strength and political sagacity of Moshood Adeoti.
Raji described Adeoti as a dependable and trusted leader with deep grassroots acceptance across Osun State.
He urged his supporters to remain united and committed, noting that Adeoti remains “a trustworthy leader worthy of followership.”