No genuine supporter lost, says Adeleke

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that no genuine supporter of the 2022 victory project has been lost, stating that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state remains unshaken and continues to grow stronger.

Adeleke emphasized that the loyalty and commitment which propelled the PDP to success continue to deepen, expanding the party’s strength across the state.

The governor, while reacting to recent developments within the party in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that the 2022 victory was made possible by dedicated and loyal members of the party despite anti-party activities by some chieftains. He added, “We know how we got to the Government House, and we know those God used to make it possible.

“We know those who worked openly or silently to stop us. We also know those who opposed us then but have now embraced our good governance mantra. We equally have a verified list of those who opposed us in 2022 and are still on the same line till now.

“My assurance to party members is that the PDP of 2025 now has an expanded membership base with so many decampees from the opposition. We have increased in strength and support. We have not lost any genuine supporter of our project from 2022 to date. Our good work has also gained us more supporters, partners, and men of goodwill across party lines.”

While asking PDP members to remain firm and united, Adeleke expressed appreciation for the gale of endorsements from various interest groups and affirmed his steadfastness and focus on pursuing the Imole agenda beyond 2026.

“As a government that is delivering on all fronts, we have the goodwill of the people. So we must avoid distractions and continue to target grassroots mobilisation. Within the context of the rule of law, we will soon resolve the face-off within the local government system.”

He commended elected PDP local government chairmen and councillors for their sacrifice and endurance for justice and the rule of law, noting, “We must sustain our democratic patience to ensure the prevalence of the genuine choice of our people at the grassroots.”