‘Why we won’, Osun accord leaders tell election story as Chairman Akande holds victory party

Leaders and members of the Accord Party in Osun State have explained factors responsible for the party’s victory at the August 15 governorship polls and expressed gratitude to God.

The leaders expressed their feelings and appreciation to party supporters at victory party organised by Accord Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, at the Imole campaign headqurters at Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo on Monday.

Speaking at the gathering, Akande gave glory to God for seeing the party through the turbulence that greeted the pre-election campaigns and for making its candidate, Gov Ademola Adeleke, victorious.

Akandi said he was “extremely happy” with the outcome of the election, noting that the party had faced what he described as intimidation, arrests, humiliation and harassment of some of its members before the poll.

He also thanked members of the party and other stakeholders for their commitment, sacrifice and support throughout the electioneering period.

Akande particularly appreciated the party’s leadership, including the National Women Leader of Accord, Mrs. Awogbade Kemi, as well as other leaders and supporters who worked tirelessly for the success of the party.

He described the victory as a product of perseverance, unity and divine intervention, noting that the party had gone through difficult moments before achieving success at the polls.

According to him, despite the challenges, the election was peaceful, fair and credible, while the people ultimately expressed their preference through the ballot.

The chairman also paid tribute to the late Alhaji Opawuyi, who he described as one of the pioneer chairmen of the Accord Party in Osun State. He prayed for the repose of his soul and acknowledged the contributions he made to the development of the party.

According to him, the victory has created a new opportunity for the party to contribute meaningfully to governance and the development of Osun State.

He urged party members to remain united, disciplined and committed to the ideals of the Accord Party, stressing that the success recorded at the election should serve as a foundation for greater achievements.

On the factors that brought victory the way of Accord, Akande said Gov Adele kept the promises he made at resumption of his first tenure and people of the state rewarded him with their votes.

He advised politicians who may have the opportunity to hold public office to keep their promises and leave a positive record behind.

“Make sure you do well. Make sure you keep to trust. Make sure you fulfil the promises you made to people,” he said, arguing that Adeleke’s fulfilment of his campaign promises contributed significantly to his re-election.

On what Osun residents should expect during Adeleke’s second term, Akande promised continuity in governance and further development across the state.

He said the administration would continue to focus on improving the lives of residents and developing every sector of the state, expressing optimism that Osun would become a state its people could proudly identify with anywhere in the world.

No Leadership Crisis in Accord

Addressing questions about the leadership crisis in Accord Party ahead of the 2027 general elections, Akande insisted that there was no faction in the party. He rejected the claim of another individual to the chairmanship of the party, saying the person had been expelled and was no longer a member of Accord.