Members of the House of Representatives from Osun State on Friday assured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Ademola Adeleke of their continued support and loyalty.
The lawmakers, eight in number,
dismissed a statement credited to their colleague, Oluwole Oke, who earlier in the week, resigned his membership of the PDP and claimed that other PDP lawmakers were planning to join him.
In a statement on Friday in Abuja, 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 PDP at all levels and against the government of Adeleke.
Describing Oke’s resignation from the PDP as a mark of ingratitude to the party that thrust him into the political limelight, the legislators urged the lawmaker to refrain from issuing statements laden with falsehood and malice in his bid to get sympathies 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’, the statement read.
The caucus further commended 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.
‘The achievements of Governor Adeleke are visible across all sectors — education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare
‘His governance style continues to inspire confidence within the party and among the people of Osun’, the lawmakers added.
Acknowledging the Governor’s role as the undisputed leader of the party in the state, the lawmakers added that his inclusive approach to governance in Osun has strengthened the PDP for future challenges.
Despite Oke’s exit, the PDP lawmakers assured constituents that their collective mandate remains intact and that they remain undeterred in their commitment to delivering on their legislative responsibilities and party obligations.
The caucus also called on party faithful across the state to remain steadfast and focused, urging them not to be swayed by political distractions.
They described the PDP as the most assured vehicle for the delivery of democracy dividends in the state and the nation as a whole.
The statement was co-signed by Bamidele Salam, Ajilesoro Taofeek, Mudashiru Alani and Akanni Ademola.
Others are Omirin Olusanya, Adewale Adebayo, Adetunji Olusoji and Oladebo Omoleye
