PDP Slams APC for Holding Rally on Day of Late Olubadan's Burial

The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, for proceeding with a political rally on the day of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin's burial. The PDP suspended its own Ibadan North Local Government campaign rally out of respect for the late monarch, whose burial took place on the same day. The APC's decision was described as a 'national embarrassment' and a 'show of disrespect to Ibadan's revered traditions.' The PDP accused the APC of desperation and disregard for Ibadan's traditions, pointing out that the burial date was fixed weeks in advance.

Key Takeaways:

• The PDP suspended its Ibadan North Local Government campaign rally scheduled for Friday, August 8, to show respect for the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
• The APC proceeded with its campaign flag-off at Bodija Market on the day of the burial, sparking a scathing criticism from the PDP.
• Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu was specifically called out for shunning the burial rites in his childhood neighbourhood to attend political meetings.
• The PDP accused the APC of disrespecting Ibadan's traditions and their leader, calling it a 'national embarrassment.'
• The party urged residents of Ibadan North and across Oyo State to reject the APC at the polls, citing their defeat in the last House of Representatives election.
• The PDP spokesperson, Michael Ogunsina, warned that the APC's actions would haunt them, and they would be losers again.

Statistics:

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Sources:

• The statement 'PDP is a party that honours the legacies of our heroes' was issued by Michael Ogunsina, Acting Publicity Secretary of the PDP.
• The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemned the APC's decision in a statement issued on the day of the burial.