Osun In One Accord By James Bamgbose

In the last few weeks, in the evolving story of Osun State, one truth has become unmistakably clear: the people are standing firmly with Governor Ademola Adeleke, not because of the party he belongs to, but because of the progress they have experienced under his leadership. His transition to the Accord has only reaffirmed two sentiments which includes the readiness of Osun people to follow him anywhere he goes and secondly, how much the opposition (APC) are scared of having him on the ballot. For the people, this loyalty is not political fanaticism; it is gratitude, trust, and a shared vision for sustained development. While for the Osun APC , it is the fear of a resounding defect.

Everywhere you go, whether in rural farm settlements or bustling markets, university campuses or motor parks, this same message echoes: “Where Governor Adeleke goes, we go.” It is a powerful affirmation that the mandate the people gave him in 2022 was not a fleeting emotional decision; it was a covenant built on hope for a better Osun. And in three years, they have watched that hope become reality.

For many residents, Adeleke’s move to the Accord is simply a change of platform, not a change of direction. The people have tasted purposeful governance and refuse to return to a past marked by stagnation and internal party battles that slowed development that occurred in the 12 years of rudderless administration of the APC. They have seen a governor who turned campaign promises into measurable action, roads built, hospitals revived, salaries paid, workers are promoted, workers’ welfares prioritized, rural access improved, youth empowered, and communities heard. They have witnessed a government that is present, accessible, and responsive.

This is why people’s reaction to his move has been so organic and overwhelming as seen in Iwo, Osogbo, Ilesa, Ife and every city in the state since he official declaration of his new party. In several communities, voters have said openly, “We no dey vote party again, we dey vote person.” And that “person” is Nurudeen Adeleke (Imole), the man who promised light and brought results to rural neighbourhoods; who promised fairness and brought inclusiveness to governance; who promised development and backed it with projects across the 30 LGAs and Modakeke.

In many constituencies, the old idea of “party structures” is being replaced by a new reality: the people themselves are now the structure. They have seen what leadership without bitterness can achieve. They have seen what unity between government and grassroots can accomplish. And they are not ready to gamble the future of Osun on political experiments.

The truth is that Osun voters are now driven by lived experiences. They remember how the dualization projects reshaped their towns, how renovated primary healthcare centres saved lives, how the revival of the Osun Health Insurance Scheme gave families relief, and how the youth empowerment programmes opened new doors. These are the things that matter when they say they will follow the governor anywhere.

So, when the news of his official move to Accord broke on the 10th of this month after joining over a month ago, what many expected to be political shockwaves instead revealed a unified, almost celebratory response. Youth groups held solidarity meetings. Market leaders offered prayers. Civil society organizations issued statements of support. Senior citizens spoke fondly about continuity. And across the state, one phrase trended more than any political slogan:
“We are with him, anywhere he goes.”

What this means is simple yet significant: the people of Osun are not following a party; they are following progress. They are not following a politician; they are following a vision. They are not following an individual; they are following a leader who has shown what responsible governance looks like.

As the 2026 election draws closer, this loyalty will shape Osun’s destiny. The voters have already made their position known: development must continue, and the man who championed that development must be given the space and support to finish what he started. To them, Adeleke represents stability in a period of political unpredictability, and Accord represents the new home for this stability.

Ultimately, “Osun in One Accord” captures the spirit of a people who have chosen unity over political noise, continuity over confusion, and a future anchored in real development. It is the story of a state that refuses to be divided, a story of voters who have found a leader they trust, and a story of a governor whose bond with his people transcends party boundaries.

Forward with Adeleke. Forward with development. Forward in One Accord.

Disclaimer: This piece represents the opinion of the writer not that of CityMirrorNews