Eight of the nine members of the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (Adeleke) caucus in the House of Representatives have reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty to the party and Governor Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke.
The lawmakers’ affirmation followed comments attributed to Hon. Oluwole Oke who recently resigned from the party that some members of the caucus were planning to join him in defecting from the party.
They stated that Oke’s defection had been long predicted due to his open and consistent display of disloyalty, disrespect and media attack against the party at all levels and against the government of Ademola Adeleke.
While describing Hon. Oke’s resignation from the PDP as a mark of ingratitude to the party that had given him a platform for political relevance for over 20 years, the Osun lawmakers urged their colleague to refrain from issuing statements laden with falsehood and malice in his bid to get sympathy from his new political friends.
“The defection of our colleague, Hon. Wole Oke, is a personal decision that holds no bearing on the stability or cohesion of the PDP in Osun. The remaining eight members of the caucus remain fully committed to the ideals and leadership of the party,” they said.
The caucus further praised Governor Adeleke for his “forthright, competent, and equitable” leadership since assuming office, stating that his administration has ensured the fair distribution of democratic dividends across all parts of Osun State.
