Former Secretary to Osun State Government (SSG), Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, has parted ways with the ‘Omoluabi Progressives’, led by former Interior Minister and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Rauf Aregbesola.
The politician, from Iwo, Osun West Senatorial District, left the camp, following its decision to field former House of Assembly Speaker, Dr Najeem Salam, as the consensus ADC governorship candidate.
Adeoti is the deputy leader of the group.
Adeoti, who was the African Democratic Party (ADP) candidate in 2018, was among the aspirants jostling for the ADC ticket.
The former SSG, in a letter dated Novermber 30, 2025, said although his decision to leave the group was not easy, it was necessary.
He said he took the decision after consulting with family members, who advised him to stay away from politics for now.
The letter reads: ‘‘I, Alhaji Moshood Olalekan Adeoti, the Deputy Leader of Omoluabi Progressives in Osun State, hereby tender this letter of withdrawal from the group, which I co-founded with other progressive-minded individuals across the state.
“This also includes my complete withdrawal from all the group activities henceforth. My decision to withdraw was never an easy one.’’
The Nation recalls that the group had implored ADC to cede its 2026 Osun governorship ticket to the West District where Moshood and Salam hail from.
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However, at the weekend, it was learnt that a plan was concluded for Salam (Osun ex-speaker) to be the consensus governorship candidate of ADC, hence Adeoti and Senator Oriolowo, who are from Iwo town, planned to dump Osun ex-governor Aregbesola and his political struggle.
Following the development, Adeoti dumped Aregbesola, ADC and his political group, saying the decision was not easy.
“This also includes my complete withdrawal from all the group activities henceforth. My decision to withdraw was never an easy one, especially each time I looked back and considered all my investments into ensuring the survival of the group throughout its turbulent period from its inception to date.”
He said he was pressured by his family members on the need to take an immediate short rest from political activities.
“I want to specially thank my fellow progressives for the level of trust reposed in me while in the group. I wish the current leadership success in the group’s future endeavours.”
When The Nation contacted him, Adeoti only confirmed the letter and refused to make further comments about his action.