Leaders, elders and top federal and state officials of Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday reacted to the defection of ranking lawmaker, Oluwole Oke from the party.
It would be recalled that Wole Oke’s decision to leave the PDP was motivated by his perception of neglect, specifically felt that Governor Ademola Adeleke was not adequately addressing the needs of his constituency.
They reacted to the defection lawmaker representing Oriade/Obokun federal constituency at a strategic closed doors meeting with Governor Ademola Adeleke held at the Banquet Hall of the Governors house.
They described the Lawmaker as an ungrateful lone ranger.
The leaders praised the party executive and leaders as well as elected and appointed officials from Oriade/Obokun federal constituency for remaining steadfast with the PDP and rejecting defections.
The meeting attended by all critical top leaders of the party with former governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola addressing the meeting virtually while Prof Wale Oladipo, the Chairman of Imole Movement declared PDP as a home for all genuine lovers of Osun people.
The 1999 governorship candidate of PDP and life member of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Oluwole Alabi and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Lasun Yusuf described PDP as an agent of development and human empowerment.
A PDP member of the House of Representatives, representing PDP members of the Federal House, Akanni Olohunwa applauded the extensive positive transformation Osun is witnessing and affirmed that PDP is sure of victory in any future electoral contest.
At the meeting coordinated by PDP State Chairman, Hon Sunday Bisi and attended by House Speaker, Rt Hon Adewale Egbedun and members of the State assembly.
Governor Ademola Adeleke described rumours about his imminent defection as “fake news emanating from those intimidated by our extraordinary performance in state leadership.
“My people, party elders and chiefs, I declare before you today that I am not defecting to APC or any other political party. I remain in PDP. Ignore any fake news,, the Governor declared.
The stakeholders further issued a communique signed by Hon Sunday Bisi endorsing the Governor for a second term.
This is as the PDP leaders also passed a vote of confidence on the Governor praising him for an extensive delivery of dividends of democracy and good governance across all sectors of Osun society.
The PDP leaders further expressed optimism that the national chapter of the party is working to resolve its internal challenges and that the outcome will result in a party more united and well positioned for future victories.”
