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PDP Leaders Endorse Adeleke's Potential Defection Plan

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Osun State have publicly endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke's potential move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite the governor's earlier denials. The development has sparked a mix of reactions from both parties, with some PDP members believing that Adeleke's defection is a matter of time. Meanwhile, the APC has dismissed the rumour as baseless, stating that there are constitutional hurdles to be crossed before a governor can defect to another party.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP leadership in Osun State passed a vote of confidence on Governor Adeleke, mandating him to continue consultations with all stakeholders locally and nationally.
  • The meeting, which was attended by representatives of various sections of the party and government, resolved to follow Governor Adeleke wherever he goes.
  • The APC has dismissed the rumour of Adeleke's defection as baseless, stating that there are constitutional hurdles to be crossed before a governor can defect to another party.
  • The party also accused the governor's lieutenants of spreading lies, including claims that President Bola Tinubu was making overtures to Adeleke.
  • The communique issued by the PDP state leadership noted that Governor Adeleke is still consulting on the next lines of action.
  • The APC's Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, stated that Adeleke's defection is a rumour that holds no water and is being peddled by the governor's team to destabilise the APC.

Statistics:

  • The PDP leaders' meeting was attended by representatives of all sections of the party and government, including the National Assembly caucus, the State Assembly caucus, the State Executive Council, the State Executive of the party, the Special Advisers' Forum, the elders' caucus, and the state chapter of ALGON leadership.
  • A communique was issued by the PDP state leadership to signal its direction on the issue at the moment.
  • The APC has stated that Adeleke's defection is not possible without the knowledge of the party's National Chairman, Mr Ali Dalori, Chief Bisi Akande, State Leader, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, and others.

Sources:

  • Osun Defender
  • Olawale Rasheed's statement on behalf of Governor Adeleke's spokesperson
  • APC's Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi's statement

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