Governor Adeleke, Osun PDP Endorse President Tinubu for Second Term Ahead of 2027

In a surprising political twist, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement, announced during a state function attended by key political figures and party stakeholders, marks a notable shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, especially given the longstanding rivalry between the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Adeleke, addressing attendees at the event, praised President Tinubu’s leadership, highlighting his efforts to stabilize the country and roll out significant economic reforms. He noted that the decision to back Tinubu was made in the interest of national unity and the well-being of the Osun people, asserting that “the national interest must rise above partisan divides.”

The endorsement has ignited a flurry of reactions across the political spectrum. While some analysts view it as a strategic move to secure federal support and foster inter-party cooperation at the regional level, critics within the PDP have described it as a betrayal of party ideology and electoral strategy. The development is expected to test the cohesion of the PDP at both state and national levels.

Governor Adeleke becomes the first high-profile PDP figure to openly throw his weight behind Tinubu’s potential re-election bid. His move could pave the way for a broader political realignment, with implications for future alliances and the shape of the 2027 race.

The APC has welcomed the endorsement as further evidence of President Tinubu’s growing cross-party appeal, while the national leadership of the PDP has yet to issue an official response.

As the 2027 elections approach, this unexpected development may signal the beginning of a new era of political calculations, with party loyalty increasingly giving way to coalition-building and pragmatic alliances.