- He described the PDP as a nationwide platform with deep roots
- However, the dissolved executive has rejected the decision, insisting it remains the constitutionally recognised body in the state
- He noted that conflicting reports about the party’s status in Osun had created confusion among supporters
Former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has dismissed claims that the Peoples Democratic Party has weakened in the state following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s move to the Accord Party.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Oyinlola spoke on Thursday in Osogbo during a stakeholders’ meeting convened to address growing concerns about the party’s direction.
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Present at the gathering were the state caretaker chairman, Tunde Tijani, the caretaker secretary, Seyi Bamidele, former Secretary to the State Government, Fatai Akinbade, and former PDP South West Vice Chairman, Taju Oladipo. Notably, current political office holders in the state were absent.
Addressing party members drawn from the 30 local government areas and the Ife East Area Office, Oyinlola said the meeting was organised to clarify misconceptions surrounding the PDP at both national and state levels.
He noted that conflicting reports about the party’s status in Osun had created confusion among supporters.
According to him, the aim was to clearly outline the party’s position and reassure members that the PDP remains intact and operational across the state.
Responding to speculation that the PDP structure in Osun had been merged with the Accord Party to support Adeleke’s future governorship bid, Oyinlola insisted that the party remains firmly established.
He described the PDP as a nationwide platform with deep roots and maintained that it would not be allowed to fade under their watch.
He added that while the governor would be welcomed back if he chose to return, the PDP continues to function independently in Osun.
In his remarks, Tijani announced plans for a statewide tour to reorganise party structures ahead of a proposed congress. He also denied rumours of any alliance or structural merger with the Accord Party.
According to him, committees would be set up at local government and ward levels to manage party affairs pending the conduct of a state congress.
Uncertainty has trailed the Osun PDP since Adeleke’s defection, prompting the party’s National Working Committee to dissolve the state executive led by Sunday Bisi and install a caretaker leadership.
However, the dissolved executive has rejected the decision, insisting it remains the constitutionally recognised body in the state.
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