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Fresh political uncertainty has emerged in Osun State as no fewer than 18 lawmakers from the State House of Assembly are reported to be disbanding the Accord Party, just months after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a release signed by Yusuf Adegboye, Secretary of the Accord Libration Movement of the Osun Accord party on Monday, the planned exit from the party, according to various party sources, was driven by growing dissatisfaction over the party’s internal instability, especially the unresolved leadership crisis currently being litigated in court. The ongoing legal battle over who controls the party structure has reportedly created confusion and undermined trust among key stakeholders.
Insiders revealed that MPs, who initially moved to Accord in what was seen as a strategic political realignment, are now reconsidering their position amid concerns that the party may not provide the stable platform necessary for their political survival.
A source familiar with the development said the situation within the party was becoming increasingly untenable. “Currently there is no clear leadership direction. The issue of who is in control is still in court, and that uncertainty has an impact on everyone,” said the source.
This crisis was further exacerbated by the resignation of Hon. Adesina Atanda Rabiu, a member of parliament representing Iwo State Constituency, whose resignation was widely seen as a signal of deeper divisions within the party. Observers believe his departure may have prompted other members who felt aggrieved to consider leaving.
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Other party insiders stated that MPs’ loyalty to the platform had been significantly shaken. “They came to the Accord expecting a cohesive structure, but what they found was a party fighting itself in court. This kind of situation is not what politicians want, especially as the election approaches,” said the source.
Political analysts warned that a potential mass exit from the party could significantly weaken the Accord Party’s presence in Osun and disrupt the ongoing political reckoning in the state. This development is also seen to have an impact on Governor Ademola Adeleke, amidst speculation of political bias involving the party.
It was gathered that there was a last minute change, members representing Olorunda, Ifelodun, Ifedayo, Ila, Ife South, Ife East, Aiyedire, Olaoluwa, Ayedaade, Ilesa East, Osogbo, Ede South, Orolu/Irepodun, Ife Central
and Egbedore may leave the Accord party.
“Instability in the Accord could impact broader political dynamics in Osun,” said one analyst. “If MPs ultimately leave, this will reduce the party’s influence and could affect alliances related to future elections.”
With the courts yet to resolve the leadership dispute, uncertainty continues to loom over the party’s future, leaving members and stakeholders on edge as the political landscape leading up to 2027 begins to take shape.
