**PDP Loses Another Senator in Osun as Lere Oyewumi Dumps Party for Accord** In a major political development in Osun State, Dr. Lere Oyewumi, the Senate Deputy Minority Leader and Senator representing Osun West, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party. This move comes after months of uncertainty surrounding his stay in the PDP. Oyewumi's decision to join the Accord Party is a significant blow to the PDP, which has already lost several key members in Osun State. His defection follows the earlier exit of Governor Ademola Adeleke, who joined the Accord Party in December 2025. The PDP had also lost three members of the House of Representatives from Osun State to the APC in 2025. In recent times, Oyewumi had been under pressure from his colleagues to make a decision about his future in the PDP. The defection of six House of Representatives members from the state to the Accord Party had added to the uncertainty surrounding his stay in the PDP. The decision by the 25 PDP members of the Osun State House of Assembly to join Accord in a bid to reunite with the governor had also been a significant factor in Oyewumi's decision to defect. Oyewumi formally registered as a member of the Accord Party at Ward 9 in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state. The registration ceremony was attended by party leaders and stakeholders who welcomed the senator into the Accord fold. In a statement announcing his defection, Oyewumi's media aide, Timileyin Popoola, said the move was a significant development in Osun West, particularly in Irewole LGA. The statement highlighted the warm welcome Oyewumi received from party members and supporters, who were eager to see him join the Accord Party. Oyewumi's defection is a significant development in the politics of Osun State and will likely have far-reaching implications for the PDP and the Accord Party in the state. As the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Oyewumi's decision to join the Accord Party sends a strong signal about the party's intentions and capabilities in the state.