Following speculation of imminent defection into the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, members of the State House of Assembly on Wednesday dispel the news as mere rumour.
The lawmakers also disclosed their resolve to stay on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and by Governor Ademola Adeleke, in whom they passed a vote of confidence.
Addressing journalists at the Parliament, the Speaker said no matter the billions of naira the opposition party may use to tempt members of the Assembly, none of the 25 PDP members would join the party.
According to him, the 25 Honourable Members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party are united, loyal and fully committed to the government of Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and to the party that brought us here which is the PDP
“There is no division in this House. There is no defection. There is no crisis. The rumours flying around are simply rumours. And we are not in the business of chasing shadows
“We the Honourable Members are men of honour. We are not for sale. We are not moved by noise or pressure. We hold the mandate of our people and we intend to keep that trust with dignity loyalty and a clear conscience
“We come from the grassroots. We see and feel the pulse of the people every day. And let me say it without hesitation the people of Osun are with this Governor. They have seen what he is doing. They have felt the impact of his leadership. They know he is working and so do we”, he added
Fielding questions from newsmen, the lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency, Mr Adewumi Adeyemi also said the federal lawmakers from the district have their reason for leaving the party and quickly added that the nine lawmakers from the area remain intact in the PDP and with governor Adeleke.
Also, Fatunmise Olumide from Ife-East State Constituency, stressed that the resolution the lawmakers passed is to ensure that Governor Adeleke is re-elected for another term in office again in 2026.
“We are not just passing a vote of confidence on the governor, we are assuring the public of our commitments towards ensuring his re-election irrespective of the action of federal lawmakers from our areas”, he added.
