Fresh political uncertainty is brewing in Osun State as no fewer than 18 members of the State House of Assembly are reportedly set to dump the Accord Party, barely months after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The planned defection, according to a release signed by Yusuf Adegboye, Secretary of the Accord Liberation Movement in the state, is linked to growing dissatisfaction over internal instability within the party, particularly an unresolved leadership crisis currently before the court.
Party insiders revealed that the lingering legal battle over control of the party structure has created confusion and weakened confidence among key stakeholders, prompting the lawmakers to reconsider their positions.
Sources disclosed that the affected legislators, who initially moved to Accord as part of a strategic political realignment, are now concerned about the party’s ability to provide a stable platform ahead of future elections.
“There is no clear leadership direction at the moment. The issue of who is in charge is still in court, and that uncertainty is affecting everyone,” a source familiar with the development said.
The crisis appears to have deepened following the resignation of Hon. Adesina Atanda Rabiu, representing Iwo State Constituency, a move widely interpreted as a sign of widening cracks within the party. Observers believe his exit may have emboldened other aggrieved lawmakers to consider leaving.
Another party insider noted that expectations of a cohesive structure have not been met. “They came into Accord expecting stability, but what they met is a party battling itself in court. That is not the kind of environment politicians want to operate in, especially with elections approaching,” the source added.
Political analysts warn that a mass defection could significantly weaken the Accord Party’s influence in Osun and disrupt ongoing political calculations in the state. The development is also seen as having possible implications for Ademola Adeleke, amid speculations over emerging political alignments.
It was gathered that, barring any last-minute changes, lawmakers representing constituencies including Olorunda, Ifelodun, Ifedayo, Ila, Ife South, Ife East, Aiyedire, Olaoluwa, Ayedaade, Ilesa East, Osogbo, Ede South, Orolu/Irepodun, Ife Central, and Egbedore may be on their way out of the party.
Analysts caution that the instability within the Accord Party could have far-reaching effects on the state’s political landscape. “If the lawmakers eventually leave, it will diminish the party’s influence and could reshape alliances ahead of the next election cycle,” one analyst noted.
With the court yet to resolve the leadership dispute, uncertainty continues to cloud the party’s future, leaving members and stakeholders apprehensive as political activities ahead of 2027 begin to gather momentum.
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