Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Speaks On Decamping to APC from PDP

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has reacted to rumours of his defection to the APC.

Eko Hot News reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria, has dismissed claims of a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party.

In a statement issued by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Chief Spokesperson to the governor, Adeleke reassured his supporters and admirers that he remains a member of the PDP and the leader of the party in the state.”

The statement reads thus; “Contrary to speculations and rumours making the round, Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and denied reports of his decamping to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“The state governor noted with concern the widespread rumour and has reassured his supporters and admirers that he remains a member of the PDP and the leader of the party in the state.

“Governor Adeleke, who restated his preoccupation with the implementation of the administration’s five-point agenda, urged Osun people to ignore fake news, promising more delivery of good governance and democratic dividends.

“I assure the good people of Osun that I remain part and parcel of the PDP family. I am not defecting to any party”, the governor was quoted as clarifying.”

The Osun Governor also wrote on the micro-blogging site, X, formerly known as Twitter, where he urged the public to disregard the fake news and continue to support him.

Governor Adeleke said: “Over the last few hours, I have been inundated with calls regarding rumours of a possible defection.

“I want to assure the good people of Osun State and Nigerians at large; I remain a loyal member and the leader of the People’s Democratic Party in Osun State.

“My focus remains on delivering good governance and fulfilling our 5-point agenda for Osun people,” he wrote.