Against the backdrop of the 2026 governorship poll in Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Saturday, charged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members not to be distracted and remain steadfast, saying his administration had been fair to all federal constituencies regarding the implementation of infrastructural projects and provision of democratic dividends.
He also contended that the membership base of the party had increased between 2022 and 2025, and urged PDP members and his supporters to remain united.
Apparently reacting to the recent defection of the lawmaker representing Obokun Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Wole Oke, Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said “the victory of 2022 was made possible by dedicated and loyal members of the party despite anti-party activities by some party chieftains.
“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 supporters of our project from 2022 to date. Our good work has also gained us more supporters, partners, and men of goodwill across party lines.
“Our administration treats all federal Constituencies fairly. A particular federal constituency has three critical portfolios in my cabinet. Our infra plan benefits all corners of the state. Our local content programmes spread opportunities to all and sundry. We run a truly pan-Osun government.”
While asking PDP members to remain united, Adeleke expressed appreciation for the endorsements from various interest groups and particularly affirmed his steadfastness and focus to pursue 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 distraction 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 said.
He lauded 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.”
