The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, and 24 lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the Accord Party.
The Speaker’s spokesperson, Olamide Tiamiyu, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The Assembly has 26 members, comprising 25 PDP lawmakers and one All Progressives Congress (APC) member.
Tiamiyu said the decision by the PDP lawmakers to leave the party was reached during a parliamentary meeting.
Tiamiyu stated that the lawmakers resigned from the PDP weeks ago after deep reflection and extensive consultations with supporters, political associates, and key stakeholders.
“They resolved to align with Accord,” he said.
The lawmakers said they were convinced that the Accord Party provides a more stable, inclusive, and people-centred platform through which they could continue to serve the people of Osun State.
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They noted that the move was driven by a determination to advance the collective interests of the people and sustain development across Osun State.
The lawmakers, who also stressed the need to align with a political party that reflects their core values, reaffirmed their unwavering support for Governor Ademola Adeleke and their commitment to quality representation, transparency, and responsive leadership.
They urged their supporters and well-wishers to remain steadfast and join them as they embark on the new political chapter.
The lawmakers noted that their decision to join the Accord Party was aimed at ensuring continuity in governance and accelerating development for the people of Osun State.
It would be recalled that Adeleke defected from the PDP to the Accord Party on December 9, 2025.
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