Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, says his love for dancing has no impact on his performance in office or his political future.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Adeleke—popularly known as “the dancing governor”—addressed critics who often claim his energetic dance steps reflect a lack of seriousness. He dismissed the criticism, insisting that dancing is simply his way of praising God and relieving stress.
According to him,
“I will keep dancing because I love to dance, I love to praise my God, and that doesn’t change anything. I will still dance, praise my God, and do my work. Everyone has their own way of relaxing. My hobby is to dance and praise my God. That doesn’t affect my work.”
Adeleke recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has now joined the Accord Party, where he emerged as the governorship candidate for the August 8, 2026 election.
He explained that the decision to switch parties was to protect his people-focused policies and strengthen his re-election chances.
In his words,
“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. This decision is driven by our commitment to protect the progress we have made together and to secure a stronger future for our dear state.”
The governor expressed gratitude to residents of Osun State for their loyalty and encouragement, promising to continue building on his administration’s achievements.
“I deeply appreciate your love, trust, and consistent support. With your continued backing, we will consolidate our achievements, expand the impact of good governance, and keep delivering the dividends of democracy to every community across Osun State.”
