Adeleke’s Defection To Accord Party Not My Business – Oyinlola 

… Says He remains In PDP

By Joseph Sunday 

The former Governor of Osun State, Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola has declared that the recent defection of the incumbent Governor of the State, in person of Senator Ademola Adeleke to the Accord Party ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election is not his own business, assuring the people of the State and Nigerians at large that he remains in his own party, the Peoples Democratic Party.

He also accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of being behind the internal crisis that has engulfed the People’s Democratic Party for sometimes now.

He spoke on Thursday at the second matriculation ceremony of Alolade Oyinlola College of Health Sciences and Information Technology, Okuku, Osun State, where about 90 students were formally admitted.

The ex-military administrator of Lagos State said he would remain in the PDP unless the party ceases to exist, insisting that Tinubu was fuelling internal disputes to smoothen his path to a second term.

“I won’t leave PDP unless it goes into extinction. I am not following Demola to Accord (Party). At my age, I can’t be pushed around. I’m gradually leaving active politics. I will be 75 in February (2026).

“The problem would have been solved but for the interference of Tinubu. He sees PDP as a major challenge poised on his 2027 ambition. He doesn’t want to run, he wants to walk into the Villa,” Oyinlola said.

Addressing the matriculating students, Oyinlola, who is the proprietor of the institution, reaffirmed the school’s commitment to providing nationally and globally relevant education in health sciences and information management.

He encouraged the students to take their studies seriously, engage their instructors, and build meaningful relationships

He said, ”This institution is built on the core belief that quality health education and sound information management are essential pillars for sustainable development in Nigeria.

“Our programmes are designed not only to equip you with technical knowledge and professional competence but also to instil values of integrity, compassion, responsibility and leadership. These qualities are indispensable in the health and information sectors where people’s lives, well-being and futures depend on your expertise and character.”

Credit: Osun Defender