The paternity row involving Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke a.k.a. Davido has taken a new dimension with his alleged ‘baby mama’, Ayo Labinjoh, accusing him of bullying her and Mitchele Anuoluwapo, her 12-year-old daughter at the centre of the dispute.
Anuoluwapo had reignited the smouldering dispute on Thursday with a public demand for a DNA test to determine whether the singer is her biological father.
Davido had previously denied being Anuoluwapo’s father, saying he had already undergone multiple DNA tests in that respect.
He also said he had never met with Anuoluwapo’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, describing the latter as an obsessed fan lying to her daughter while Labinjoh insisted she met Davido at GQ Club in Ibadan and accused the singer of abandoning her because he thought she was a prostitute.
In a new post on her Instagram page, she accused Davido of bullying her and her daughter, threatening to lock her up and cursing Anuoluwapo.
Noting that Davido is a US citizen, she threatened to request the US State Department to contact the embassy in Lagos or Abuja to help supervise and witness a clean, independent DNA test.
She wrote: “My name is Ayo Labinjoh. I’m NOT Davido’s baby mama or a bitch.
“I am very protective of my daughter’s mental health after the level of bullying she went through for years.
“My daughter cried for days, fainted in school and went through psychotherapy.
“I realise this story has now gone global again and we have largely moved on.
“David Adeleke (Davido) has largely ignored me for years because he thought he picked up a prostitute from GQClub in Ibadan.
“I was a waitress and not picked up on the streets.
“I come from a good home. My late father was a good man who worked for the betterment of Nigeria before he was poisoned.
“My daughter is a very tech savvy intelligent achiever.
“I have no friends, I keep no friends and nobody in school is allowed to discuss her family with her.
“To my shock, she was trending on X because her dad needed to call me a bitch that he’s never met yet he subjected himself to a DNA test 5X?
“Last time it was his lawyer who brainwashed Nigerians that there were two tests done and I chose the hospital.”
She accused a member of the Adeleke family of taking her and Anuoluwapo to a lab and not a hospital, where the latter’s blood was drawn in 2014 and discarded behind their backs.
“We wasted our time, disrupted Anu’s mental health, then they lied that we did two tests, now 5, and then he’s never met me.
“I’m not fighting for my daughter. My daughter is fighting for her identity.
“David chatted my daughter tonight, threatening to lock me up, cursing Anu (Anuoluwapo) and repeatedly bullying her.
“David is a US citizen. I will request the US State Department to contact the Embassy in Lagos or Abuja to help us supervise and witness a clean independent DNA test.
“I will not say much for now. The language used was awful.
“My daughter did not beg to be here. Saying you’ve never met me or telling your family that I was a prostitute is wrong.
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that his father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, forced him to undergo a DNA test amid a paternity claim by a 12-year-old girl, Anu.
In a recent tweet, Davido stated that the Adelekes prioritise bloodline, highlighting the family’s emphasis on heritage and clarity.
“You guys don’t know my father… he’s even the one that forced me to go… Adeleke’s we don’t play about Blood on this side,” he wrote.
The Nation reported that Anu and her mother, Ayo Labinjoh, have publicly claimed that Davido is the girl’s father and have requested a DNA test to establish her identity.
However, Davido has denied being Anu’s father, citing five negative DNA tests conducted at reputable hospitals.
A paternity dispute between Afrobeats star Davido and a 12-year-old girl, Anuoluwapo Mitchelle, has escalated, with the girl and her mother, Ayo Labinjoh, accusing the singer of bullying, threats and spreading false information.
Anuoluwapo and Labinjoh disputed Davido’s claim of conducting five DNA tests, insisting only one test was done and alleging it was fraudulent.
They also accused Davido of bullying and threatening to lock Labinjoh up, saying the controversy has affected Anuoluwapo’s mental health.
She reads: “Dear Nigerians: My dad Mr David Adeleke replied me earlier this evening. I was devastated on the way he cursed me out, bullied me and threatened to lock my mother up simply because I want to establish my identity.
“He also tweeted to the WORLD calling my mom a “bitch” he never met yet claiming he now had 5 (FIVE) DNA tests with me. First it was two, now it’s 5. He even said the last one was on my 10th birthday.
“According to my mom, we only went for one test which Chief Dr Deji Adeleke took us to which was FAKE as posted on her statement pinned on top of this page. Please read that statement above. I thank everyone who supported me emotionally this morning including the media”.
Labinjoh rejected Davido’s comments, saying she’s not his “baby mama” and is protecting her daughter.
She challenged Davido’s DNA claims, alleging the test was compromised, and said she’d seek international oversight for another test.
“First things first, my name is Ayo Labinjoh. I’m NOT Davido’s baby mama or a bitch. I am very protective of my daughter’s mental health after the level of bullying she went through for years. My daughter cried for days, fainted in school and went through psychotherapy.
“I realise this story has now gone global again and we have largely moved on. David Adeleke has largely ignored me for years because he thought he picked up a prostitute from GQClub in Ibadan. I was a waitress and not picked up on the streets. I come from a good home. My late father was a good man who worked more for the betterment of Nigeria before he was poisoned. My daughter is a very tech savvy intelligent achiever.
“I have no friends, I keep no friends and nobody in school is allowed to discuss her family with her. To my shock she was trending on X because her dad needed to call me a bitch that he’s never met yet he subjected himself to a DNA test 5X? Last time it was his lawyer Bobo Ajudua who brainwashed Nigerians that there were 2 tests done and I chose the hospital. Dr Deji Adeleke took us to a LAB not a hospital where Anu’s blood was drawn in 2014 then discarded behind our backs and fake result was printed.
“Wale Sobola was the lab technician who masked as “Dr Alex” and a brother to Sotayo Gaga a Nollywood actress was the one who wrote an epistle on his page 3 years ago that he never did a test for Anu and discarded the blood drawn blaming the wickedness for his life’s travails. We wasted our time, disrupted Anu’s mental health then they lied that we did two tests, now 5 and then he’s never met me. I’m not fighting for my daughter. My daughter is fighting for her identity.
“David chatted my daughter tonight threatening to lock me up, cursing Anu and repeatedly bullying her. David is a US citizen. I will request the US State Department to contact the Embassy in Lagos or Abuja to help us supervise and witness a clean independent DNA test. I will not say much for now. The language used was awful. My daughter did not beg to be here. Saying you’ve never met me or telling your family that I was a prostitute is wrong. Bullying my daughter is WRONG”.
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has denied paternity of a teenage girl, Anu, who claims he is her father.
In a statement on social media, Davido rejected Anu’s claims and accused her mother of being an “obsessed fan” who is manipulating her daughter.
Anu posted a message on Instagram requesting a DNA test to establish her identity.
She shared her struggles with bullying and mental anguish, saying classmates mocked her claims of being Davido’s daughter.
Anu wrote: “This year I become a teenager. My mom and grandma have always educated me on being a responsible teen. No drugs, alcohol, bad company and bad behavior. Today I drafted a letter I wrote from the depth of my heart not with help from my relatives.
“As I grow older I want to establish my identity. I was bullied in school since I was 6-year-old and cried home daily. Other students laughed at me when I told them my father was Mr David Adeleke. I went through a lot of mental anguish and visited a medical professional to protect my mental health. It was a sad challenging time in my life.
“This page was not online for 5 years as my mom never updated this account since it was handed over to us. We went through a lot. Despite the challenges, I still excelled to the top of the class and became the class prefect. We posted some of my report cards on this page. Now that I’m in secondary school and still excelling in my studies, I don’t talk about my family history anymore.
“However on that note as I transition into a young woman, I am respectfully asking Mr David Adeleke Singer @davido for a DNA test to establish my identity. This test is between my dad and I. It is something I want. It is something that’s the right thing to do. Please sir, consider my request once you read this post. I also sent it to your DM.
“Thank you to all Nigerians who have given me emotional support for the last 7 years. This DNA test is the right thing to do for me.”
However, Davido said he has already undergone five DNA tests, all of which were negative, and challenged Anu’s claims.
The singer expressed frustration and disappointment, saying he’s chosen three hospitals for the tests, and Anu’s team chose two, all with the same negative result.
“I’VE TAKEN 5 DNA TESTS ALL NEGATIVE I AM NOT YOUR FATHER … NEVER EVEN MET UR MOM .. SHES AN OBSESSED FAN LYING TO YOU … THIS NEEDS TO STOP I ACTUALLY HAVE CHILDREN .. STOP THIS NONSENSE. Yes I chose 3 hospitals and they chose their own two hospitals .. all came out Negative .. “
Davido threatened to take action against Anu’s mother, saying she needs to be held accountable.
“This is the last time I’m speaking on this nonsense. Never met the bitch … except when went For the DNA … very stupid behavior I will soon treat their FK … 5 fucking hospitals just to be clear .. the mom needs to go to jail … I don’t blame the poor girl ..”, he added.
Lamenting on his loss, he said, “Thank you Super Eagles for playing very well,” he said sarcastically. “I have lost my $3,000 bet. You guys were playing well in the previous games before I decided to place a bet and watch your match.
“Maybe, if I stop watching your games, you will start playing well again.”
Music star, Davido has expressed that performing to fans back home in Lagos, Nigeria, gives him a different kind of feeling.
In a recent confession on X, the father of five admitted that though nothing beats performing his 2025 hit song, ‘With You’ feat Omah Lay to live fans across the world, he says it hits differently when he’s performing to fans and audience in Lagos, Nigeria.
In his words, “Nothing like blasting ‘With You’ live with all the fans across the world but it hits differently back home in Lagos.”
Davido embarked on a tour of Africa with his 2025 album, ‘5ive,’ and performed to millions of Africa and hundreds of Thousands of Nigerians in different states including Rivers, Abuja, Lagos, Oyo, and Imo. He rounded off the 5ive tour with a performance in Lagos earlier in January.
Detty Rave 7 returned to Accra with high energy, big moments, and one of its most striking stage designs yet as Mr Eazi hosted the annual festival.
DJs Kelvin DJ, Spinall, Gingerboy, Priyanka set the tone, while surprise performances from Davido, Medikal, J Hus, Shallipopi, King Promise, and Wande Coal took the night to another level on the ChopLife Soundsystem set.
Beyond the performances, the griot mask stage design and light show stood out as a visual centrepiece.
Conceptualized by Dennis Osadebe studio and executed by Dotun Popoola, the stage merged tradition and modern spectacle, becoming a defining backdrop for the night’s biggest moments.
Mr Eazi also used the platform to announce a $2 million investment plan to build new indoor and outdoor event venues in Accra, requesting support from the Ghana Tourism Authority.
Detty Rave 7 once again proved that it is not just about music, but about experience, culture, and scale.
In 2025, a mix of established veterans and rapidly rising talents dominated the Nigerian entertainment scene, driven by major film and music releases, significant awards recognition, and scandals. These stars dominated the entertainment scene with chart-topping anthems, held sold-out concerts and featured in various viral moments. As always, the Nigerian entertainment scene was nothing short of electric in 2025. Commanding global attention and pushing creative boundaries, The Nation spotlights the standout Nigerian stars who defined 2025 across the various spheres of entertainment.
Regina Daniel
Regina Daniel’s influence in 2025 is one that can’t be ignored for many reasons. Though she didn’t release a new film neither did she feature in the biggest blockbusters of the year but her home and marriage were constant stories in the media almost all through the year. Earlier reported cracks in her marriage finally opened and gave way for separation between her beautiful self and her husband, Ned Nwoko. Her separation from Nwoko still remains one of the nastiest scandals that rocked 2025.
Adekunle Gold
For 2025, Adekunle Kosoko aka Adekunle Gold enjoyed a steady and impactful year. All year round, Adekunle Gold had one musical performance or song to keep the public and listening audiences reminded of his presence on the music front. His projects and collaborations earned deep listener loyalty and his music continued to be featured on key playlists and curated lists throughout the year. His latest album ‘Fuji’ was released to rave reviews, and drove social media trends across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. His daughter’s appearance and introduction ahead of his performance with an orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall in London, United Kingdom, was also well received by fans.
Omoni Oboli
A year after hosting her son’s wedding and welcoming her first grandchild, Nollywood star, Omoni Oboli returned to make a statement on the Nigerian film scene. Shuttling between Canada and Nigeria, Oboli took a backseat from acting to focus on producing some of the big films that rocked 2025. She focused on YouTube as the streaming platform and earned herself several success stripes. This year marked a significant boost in her visibility and influence within the industry, even as an established veteran, largely through her masterful maximisation of the Omoni Oboli TV YouTube channel. By focusing more on production than acting, she released over 30 movies on the platform, regularly uploading new content and driving subscriber growth while amassing millions of views. Her consistent strategy—blending full-length films, teasers, trailers, and live premieres—catapulted the channel to Nigeria’s number one spot.
Her creation, ‘Love in Every Word’, and its sequel, ‘Love in Every Word: The Wedding’ became viral sensations, with the original alone surpassing 30 million views, and becoming the most searched Nollywood movie of the year on Google. The two romantic dramas explored love, culture and personal growth and created memes, and slangs like ‘Achalugo’ and ‘Odogwu.’
Davido
In 2025, David Adeleke aka Davido released his fifth studio album, ‘5ive’ to a highly anticipating fan and audience that thronged streaming platforms to make the album one of the most streamed Nigerian projects of the year, with over 320 million streams on Spotify alone. With this, Davido’s unmistakable influence became obvious. The success of the album overtook major contemporaries and confirmed his enduring commercial clout. The project earned a record-breaking opening day, having about 15 million global Spotify streams within 24 hours of its release.
Funke Akindele
In 2025, Funke Akindele further pushed herself to remain Nollywood’s most bankable creative force. Rising from her previous success, Akindele entered 2025 raking in millions of Nigerian Naira and smiling to the bank. All through the year, Akindele featured in some of the biggest Nollywood blockbusters and kept raking in volumes of awards for her success and record breaking feats. She further consolidated her dominance with the movie, ‘Behind the Scenes’, which was released in December 2025. The movie is already a massive opener with over N200m in its first weekend, making it the biggest opening of 2025 in Nollywood.
Beyond acting, her influence showed in how her movies shaped conversations around women, class mobility, marriage, and modern Nigerian family life.
Asake
Asake began 2025 on a slow pact after which he refused to sign another deal with Olamide’s YBNL after the expiry of his previous deal. Soon after, he was enmeshed in a family scandal after his father took ill and called him out for neglecting him. Some of his managers also took swipes at him at different points but despite all these, Asake remained focused on making a deep and sustained impact in 2025. Soon, he became a feature in several international fashion events and featured on several records – both locally and internationally. With this feat, he remained consistent among the most streamed artists on Nigerian Spotify and secured multiple albums inside the platform’s Top 10.
His catalog enjoyed heavy rotation all year round and he kept performing at live shows and festivals.
In rounding off his year, he collaborated with energy drink manufacturer, Red Bull, to stage an iconic performance at the Red Bull Symphonic in New York, United States. The performance remains not only his major highlight of the year but also a historic feat as he emerged the first African to grace the Symphonic stage.
Priscilla Ojo-Mkambala
Priscilla Ojo, now Priscilla Mkambala is the beloved daughter of Nollywood actress and producer, Iyabo Ojo. Making her name as a social media influencer and a trendsetter, Priscilla further heightened her leverage as a powerhouse in lifestyle, beauty, and fashion influence on social media in 2025. 2025 is incomplete without the mention of Priscilla, whose lavish wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux was remains the year’s biggest social media wedding. Priscilla’s influence was recognised continentally when she was crowned Top Beauty Influencer at the 2025 African Golden Awards. Her voice in fashion and lifestyle spaces helped shape consumer trends and opened doors to major brand partnerships. She also signed a number of brand ambassador deals and earned her little tot an endorsement, all in the course of the year.
Wizkid
For many of his fans and cult-followers on social media, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, reclaimed the top spot as Nigeria’s most-streamed artiste on Spotify in 2025. He reclaimed the spot without many seeing him coming. He also topped the Spotify Wrapped list for Nigeria while his album, ‘Morayo,’ was named the most-streamed album of the year in Nigeria.
Wizkid’s dominance extended beyond local borders. His album was also cited as among the most-streamed in Sub-Saharan Africa on Apple Music’s year-end chart. It’s no doubt that in 2025, Wizkid collaborated with more artists than he has done in previous years, hence, earning him more influence and dominance on the music space globally.
Burna Boy
Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, continued in his trademark footsteps of cementing his heavyweight status on the music scene and creating fuss and scene in his private and celebrated lifestyle. His album ‘No Sign of Weakness’ surpassed 250 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the year’s top-performing Nigerian releases.
Burna Boy cemented his growth on the international scene as he was highlighted as Nigeria’s most-exported artist globally, reflecting his strong international appeal and wide Diaspora reach. As a Grammy-winning figure and global ambassador of afrobeats, his tours, festival appearances, and cross-continental collaborations kept him at the frontlines of African music.
However, as expected by many, Burna Boy grabbed the headlines in 2025 for some wrong reasons. Despite becoming a constant feature and appeal to the international audience, he punctured the growth when he embarrassed and sent a couple out of his show for sleeping and in another space, kicking a fan trying to get a hug.
Rema
Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, began 2025 strong coming off his huge success in 2024. He emerged as the most streamed Nigerian artist globally on YouTube Music in the first quarter of 2025 with over 220 million streams, led by enduring hits such as ‘Calm Down’ and new releases like ‘Baby (Is It a Crime)’. Throughout the year, his blend of afrobeats and global pop sensibilities kept him visible on international charts and playlists. Rema also made headlines purchasing mansions and expensive cars in the course of the year.
Uzor Arukwe
In 2025, the career Uzor Arukwe has been building for over a decade reached an impressive height. Arukwe earned widespread acclaim for his commanding screen presence and ability to fully embody complex, layered characters. Arukwe’s performances in 2025 releases like ‘Love in Every Word: The Wedding’, where he portrayed the confident, affectionate ‘Odogwu,’ and Chief Odogwu in ‘Asa and Odogwu’, and ‘Behind the Scenes’ cemented his reign in Nollywood.
Bambam
Bamike ‘Bambam’ Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, who first gained recognition for her participation in the 2018 Big Brother Naija Season 3, has masterfully transitioned from reality TV stardom to established acting credibility in Nollywood. 2025 will go down in her memory as the year she earned widespread respect for her authentic, emotionally resonant acting performances.
In 2025, her big break came early with her lead role as Chioma in Omoni Oboli’s ‘Love in Every Word’, opposite Uzor Arukwe. Throughout 2025, she appeared in other notable projects including ‘Meadowbrook Hearts’, ‘Trap of Temptation’, ‘My Christmas Love Story’, ‘Dappa’, ‘Wild Fire’, and ‘The Virgin Bride,’ which showcases her growing range.
Gaise Baba
For 2025, Gospel artiste, Akinade Ibuoye, aka Gaise Baba achieved mainstream digital dominance in an unexpected twist to the Nigerian music narrative. His viral anthem, ‘No Turning Back II’ became Nigeria’s most-viewed music video on YouTube in 2025, accumulating over 41 million views and placed Gaise Baba ahead of many of his contemporaries. The song soon became a regular tune at parties and churches.
Peller
Habeeb Hamzat aka Peller, had a good year as a TikToker in Nigeria. Aside from the obvious fact that he had a breakthrough year on TikTok where he has over 13 million followers, he raked in so much funds and got featured on various gigs including films and cameo appearances in music videos. His on and off relationship with another social media personality, Jarvis, also propped up his influence, especially when he proposed marriage. Towards the end of 2025, Peller got himself in trouble for a viral video where he engaged in reckless driving and crashed his multimillion naira car. Shortly before the crash, he had threatened to kill himself over his latest breakup with Jarvis.
Tems
Like many of her male counterparts, Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, continued to extend her global footprint in 2025. In February 2025, she won herself a Grammy in the Best Music Performance category with her song, ‘Love Me Jeje’. She remained one of the most-streamed female artistes in Nigeria and a consistent presence in global playlists. She also focused on championing girl-child issues and providing solutions in her own corner.
Timini Egbuson
In 2025, Timini Egbuson came gun blazing and prepared to not only make a mark but leave his footprints on the sands of time in the year in focus. He appeared in multiple cinema and streaming releases, and his performances consistently sparked debate and admiration.
In February 2025, he donned the hat of a producer to release his own movie, ‘Reel Love’, on Valentine’s Day. The move marked his debut as an executive producer, while also starring as the lead. The feat achieved a record-breaking box office success, grossing over N40m on its opening day, making it the second-highest Nollywood debut ever, and over N99m across the opening weekend. The film eventually surpassed N300m.
Ayra Starr
Mavins recording artist, Ayra Starr attained one of her desired heights in music by emerging the most-streamed female artiste in Nigeria in 2025 according to Spotify’s Wrapped data. Her music and style continued to resonate widely, and her 2025 singles, such as ‘Hot Body’, ‘All the Love’, and ‘Who’s Dat Girl’ (featuring Rema) enjoyed heavy rotation both domestically and abroad.
William Benson
Calling 2025 the year of William Benson would not be out of place. The Nollywood actor sealed his name and made his mark in the Kemi Adetiba produced Netflix series, ‘To Kill A Monkey.’ With the release of the film, Benson’s popularity rose through the roof with many roles begging for his attention.
Bimbo Ademoye
Bimbo Ademoye’s 2025 run was defined by hard work and versatility. Having made a mark and found her voice in film production on YouTube, Ademoye featured in a prolific mix of romantic comedies, dramas, and feel-good films, many of which premiered on her YouTube channel – Bimbo Ademoye TV. Her stories resonated strongly with online audiences and she kept amassing views to her channel and her films.
Daniel Etim-Effiong
In 2025, Daniel Etim-Effiong maintained a strong presence across both cinema and streaming platforms, featuring in several romantic titles and other genres of films. Towards the end of 2025, Daniel starred in and made his feature directorial debut with ‘The Herd,’ The film premiered in cinemas in October before landing on Netflix in November. Throughout the year, Etim-Effiong’s roles often positioned him as the emotional anchor until ‘The Herd’ was released.
Toyin Abraham
Like 2023 and 2024, Toyin Abraham’s 2025 was marked by cinematic success. Her historical epic ‘Iyalode’, which premiered in June, became an instant box-office hit, grossing nearly N300m in its first five weeks. Her influence also extended into social media. Her latest movie, ‘Oversabi Aunty’ has also been getting a lot of buzz.
Hilda Baci
Chef and lifestyle influencer, Hilda Baci had a good year round in 2025 with loads of endorsement deals and another attempt at a Guinness World Record.
The 2023 GWR holder returned in 2025 to dominate digital discourse with the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, cooking 8,780kg in Lagos and feeding over 20,000 people. Her campaign for the feat trended across platforms, becoming one of the most discussed Nigerian social media topics of the year. Announcing her new record some days after, the Guinness World Record wrote on X, “New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. She successfully emerged as the only Nigerian that has achieved a double GWR within the space of two years.
Afrobeats superstar Davido has cashed out big on Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, earning a massive N140 million after his pre-match prediction came true.
Ahead of the Super Eagles’ Group C clash against Tanzania in Fez, Morocco, Davido had predicted that both teams would score during the encounter. The forecast proved accurate as Nigeria edged Tanzania 2–1 in a tightly contested match.
The Super Eagles took the lead in the first half before Tanzania equalised, setting up a tense contest that was eventually settled by Ademola Lookman’s decisive goal.
Reports claimed that Davido’s correct call earned him about $96,564 pay-out which is said to be an equivalent of about N140 million, sparking widespread excitement on social media.
Fans celebrated not only Nigeria’s winning start to their AFCON campaign but also applauded Davido’s sharp prediction, which turned football insight into a lucrative outcome.
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has formally announced his decision to join the Accord Party, following the footsteps of his uncle and governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke.
The singer announced his decision on his verified X handle, revealing plans to collect his membership card at Imole House in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Wednesday.
“I will be live in Osun to pick up my @AccordPartyNG membership card @ IMOLE HOUSE OSOGBO Tomorrow… see you soon ACCORDINGLY 😇 Cc @AAdeleke_01,” the singer wrote.
This move came barely two weeks after Governor Adeleke officially unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.
Adeleke had announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party, citing a leadership crisis at the national level.
“I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago, precisely on November 6th, as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders,” Adeleke had said.
