In a significant political shift, twenty-five lawmakers from the Osun State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party. This decision follows the trend set by Governor Ademola Adeleke, who left the PDP for the Accord Party in December 2025. The defection highlights a growing alignment among key political figures in Osun State as they prepare for the upcoming governorship elections, set for August 15.

The defection was announced during a parliamentary meeting where the lawmakers expressed their intention to join Governor Adeleke in the Accord Party. The formal declaration took place after the parliamentary meeting in the presence of the governor and leading members of the Accord Party. The Speaker of the House, representing the defectors, reaffirmed their support for Adeleke, emphasizing the unity and commitment of the lawmakers towards the governor's leadership and upcoming electoral campaign.

This shift in party allegiance not only reflects the dynamics of political power in Osun State but also signals potential changes in voter alignments and the strategies employed by political parties as the governorship polls approach. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the actions of these assembly members may influence voter sentiment and the overall competitiveness of the forthcoming election, indicating a potential strengthening of the Accord Party's position in the state's political arena.