All 25 lawmakers elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform in the Osun State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Ademola Adeleke.
This comes amid the wave of defections rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State.
The lawmakers also dismissed speculations that they were planning to leave the PDP, saying they remain united behind the governor and committed to ensuring his re-election in 2026.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that five federal lawmakers from Osun elected on the PDP platform have resigned from the party.
The member representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Oluwole Oke, was the first to resign from PDP.
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East, and Olubiyi Fadeyi, representing Osun Central, also resigned their PDP membership.
On Tuesday, Abimbola Ajilesoro (Ife Central/East/North/South) and Sanya Ominrin (Ijesa South) also resigned from the party.
But dispelling the rumour while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Wednesday, the Speaker, Mr. Adewale Egbedun, declared that the 25 lawmakers would not abandon the PDP.
He also stated readiness to work towards bringing the only APC members in the House into the PDP fold to further strengthen Adeleke’s chances in the next governorship poll.
Egbedun said, “The 25 Honourable Members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party are united, loyal, and fully committed to the government of Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and to the party that brought us here, which is the PDP.
“There is no division in this House. There is no defection. There is no crisis. The rumours flying around are simply rumours. And we are not in the business of chasing shadows. We, the Honourable Members, are men of honour. We are not for sale. We are not moved by noise or pressure. We hold the mandate of our people, and we intend to keep that trust with dignity, loyalty, and a clear conscience.
“We come from the grassroots. We see and feel the pulse of the people every day. And let me say it without hesitation the people of Osun are with this Governor. They have seen what he is doing. They have felt the impact of his leadership. They know he is working, and so do we.”
Restating confidence in the Osun PDP leadership, Egbedun, flanked by the remaining 24 lawmakers elected on the platform of the Osun ruling party, said the Assembly remains strong, united, and focused.
“To be clear, we are not just here to defend what we believe. We are here to declare our full support for the Governor’s second term. In 2026, by the grace of God and the will of the people, we will return him to office to continue the good work he has started,” Egbedun said.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
