Amid rising defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, all 25 members of the state House of Assembly elected on the party’s platform have pledged unwavering loyalty to Governor Ademola Adeleke, dismissing rumours of any planned exit from the party.
Naijaonpoint reports that this declaration was made on Wednesday, as the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, led other lawmakers in a media briefing held in Osogbo.
In recent days, no fewer than five federal lawmakers from Osun, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), have dumped the PDP, fuelling speculation of a broader exodus within the party’s ranks.
The defection wave began with Oluwole Oke, representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, followed by Abimbola Ajilesoro (Ife Central/East/North/South) and Sanya Ominrin (Ijesa South), whose resignation letters surfaced online on Wednesday.
These exits had triggered concerns that PDP lawmakers in the state legislature might follow suit, especially amid growing tensions and realignments ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
Putting the rumours to rest, Egbedun, flanked by the 24 other lawmakers, said there was no crisis within the state Assembly and reaffirmed the lawmakers’ commitment to the PDP and Governor Adeleke.
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.
“There is no division in this House. There is no defection. There is no crisis. The rumours flying around are simply rumours. 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.”
Egbedun stressed that the lawmakers were closely in touch with the grassroots and noted that the governor’s popularity among Osun residents remained high.
He said, “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.”
The Speaker said the Assembly was not only loyal but fully behind the governor’s second-term ambition, vowing to play an active role in ensuring his return to office in 2026.
“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 stated.