Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that his love for dancing will remain a part of his public life, dismissing critics who claim it undermines his work in office.
Adeleke, fondly called “the dancing governor” for his vibrant and spontaneous dance displays, has often been targeted by political opponents who argue that his hobby portrays him as unserious. But the governor insists that dancing neither distracts him nor diminishes his performance.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Adeleke said dancing is both an expression of gratitude to God and his preferred way to unwind.
“I will keep dancing because I love to dance, I love to praise my God, and that doesn’t change anything,” he said. “Everyone has their own way of relaxing. My hobby is to dance and praise my God. That doesn’t affect my work.”
Adeleke has officially joined the Accord Party, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and has now emerged as the Accord candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election scheduled for August 8.
He said his decision to switch parties was motivated by the need to protect the policies and programmes he introduced as governor, as well as to safeguard his re-election chances.
“To ensure continuity and the long-term sustainability of our people-centered governance agenda beyond 2026, we have taken the bold step of moving to the Accord Party,” he said.
Adeleke thanked Osun residents for their support and expressed confidence that his administration would consolidate ongoing gains if re-elected.
“With your continued backing, we will consolidate our achievements, expand good governance, and keep delivering the dividends of democracy to every community across Osun State,” he added.
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