Osun PDP Leadership Caucus Endorses President Bola Tinubu for Second Term, Reiterates Governor Adeleke's Re-election Bid

Strategic Insights -

The Leadership Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has made a significant political move by endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term, despite their party's affiliation. This endorsement was contained in a communique issued by 28 members of the PDP, including Governor Ademola Adeleke and Senator Lere Oyewumi. The caucus also refuted rumors of Governor Adeleke's defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing the plan's frustration to some APC members in the state. The communique highlights extensive consultations and debates among party members, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil servants, and the general public, leading to the endorsement of President Tinubu for his ancestral roots in Osun State.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Osun State PDP Leadership Caucus has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, citing his Yoruba ancestry and ancestral home in Osun State.
  • The caucus refuted rumors of Governor Ademola Adeleke's defection to the APC, attributing the plan's frustration to some APC members in the state who demonstrated hostility and resentment towards Governor Adeleke.
  • The majority of PDP members in Osun State are not happy about the idea of Governor Adeleke's defection to the APC, but only reluctantly agreed to follow him to show their love, support, and loyalty to his leadership.
  • Governor Ademola Adeleke will contest his re-election under the PDP in the 2026 governorship election, as reaffirmed by the PDP Leadership Caucus.
  • The caucus recognized the state governor, the state government, and the PDP as the most popular and acceptable above all other political parties in Osun State.
  • The leadership of the PDP in Osun State is directed to disseminate the resolution to all structures of the party in the state.

Statistics:

  • 28 members of the PDP, including Governor Ademola Adeleke, signed the communique endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
  • The PDP Leadership Caucus in Osun State has 5-point agenda for governance, as mentioned in the communique.

Sources:

  • A communique by the Osun State PDP Leadership Caucus signed by 28 members, including Governor Ademola Adeleke and Senator Lere Oyewumi.