Accord Party Leaders Caution Adeleke Against Guaranteed Re-Election Tickets for Legislators

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is facing caution from a coalition of Accord Party stakeholders and grassroots mobilisers, who are warning against granting automatic tickets to incumbent federal lawmakers, citing potential internal crisis within the party.

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This warning was issued in a statement on Friday in Osogbo, signed by Adekunle Gabriel on behalf of the coalition, and highlights the importance of balancing stability with fairness and inclusiveness within the party.

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According to the stakeholders, efforts to maintain party cohesion are understandable, but the party's long-term strength relies on fairness, inclusiveness, and the confidence of its members and the electorate.

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Sidelining other aspirants who have invested in the political process could generate discontent among party members and weaken political participation, the coalition warned.

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History has shown that uneven political fields weaken grassroots morale and give opposition forces an unnecessary advantage, the statement noted, emphasizing that political strength is preserved through open and credible competition.

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The coalition stressed that voters in Osun State are politically conscious and sensitive to issues of exclusion or preferential treatment, and that public goodwill must be sustained through fairness and transparency in political processes.

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Many aspirants have already committed significant resources to consultations, mobilisation, and community engagement, and granting structural advantages to a few could create tensions that affect the party's stability, the coalition warned.

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The stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful and responsible political engagement in the state, urging Governor Adeleke and party leaders to consider the broader electoral and institutional implications of limiting open participation in the party's processes.