A faction of the Accord Party in Osun State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election while withdrawing its support for Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 2026 governorship poll.
The endorsement was announced amid growing political realignments in Osun State as preparations intensify for the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.
According to the faction, President Tinubu deserves another four-year term to complete key infrastructure projects and economic reforms initiated by his administration.
The group specifically cited flagship projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, describing them as strategic national investments capable of driving long-term economic growth and regional integration.
The endorsement followed a political meeting attended by members of the Accord Party's national leadership and representatives from several state chapters.
During the meeting, participants maintained that continuity at the federal level would enable the Tinubu administration to complete ongoing infrastructure projects considered vital to Nigeria's development.
The faction also declared that it was withdrawing political support from Governor Adeleke as part of its new political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Leaders of the group urged their supporters across Osun State to align with President Tinubu's re-election bid, arguing that continuity would provide greater economic stability and national development.
Beyond endorsing the President, the faction appealed for a peaceful and credible governorship election in Osun State, urging all political parties to avoid violence, intimidation and electoral malpractice.
The group also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain impartial throughout the electoral process to ensure public confidence in the outcome.
Political observers say the development reflects the increasing pace of coalition-building and political negotiations as parties position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement comes amid continued political activity in Osun State, where alliances and party loyalties have remained fluid in recent months following changes in the state's political landscape.
Analysts believe endorsements by political groups and factions may influence campaign narratives, although the final outcome will ultimately depend on voters during both the governorship and presidential elections.
The Accord faction insisted that supporting President Tinubu's second-term ambition aligns with its vision of promoting continuity in governance and sustaining major infrastructure investments across the country.
Members of the group further appealed to political stakeholders to prioritise peace and issue-based campaigns throughout the election season to preserve democratic stability in Osun State.
The development adds another dimension to the political contest in Osun, where parties continue to strengthen alliances and mobilise supporters ahead of one of the state's most closely watched elections in recent years.
As campaigning gathers momentum, attention is expected to remain on further political endorsements, coalition talks and policy debates that could shape both the Osun governorship election and the 2027 presidential race.