The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has refuted reports suggesting that Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is planning to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The PDP said the claim is a deliberate distraction aimed at derailing the current administration’s development agenda.
It further described the rumour as “unfounded” and “orchestrated by jittery elements within the opposition.”
“This falsehood, clearly orchestrated by jittery elements within the opposition, is a desperate attempt to distract the people of Osun State from the ongoing transformation being championed by His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke,” the party said in a statement obtained by Naijaonpoint.
The party noted that while the rumour has stirred anxiety among its members and supporters, there is no truth to the alleged defection.
“Let it be firmly stated that the PDP remains intact, cohesive, and more committed than ever to the renewed mission of rescuing and rebuilding Osun State,” the statement read.
It described those spreading the rumour as “rejected politicians and agents of retrogression” who are intimidated by Governor Adeleke’s rising popularity and governance strides.
Reaffirming its commitment to inclusive leadership, the PDP assured the people of Osun that their feedback and concerns remain a top priority of the Adeleke administration.
“Your voices are heard, your feedbacks are valued, and your concerns are being addressed with utmost sincerity,” it stated.
The party urged residents to disregard what it termed “mischief” from individuals whose “only legacy is to plunder the resources of our dear state.”
The PDP also expressed gratitude to the people of Osun for their continued support, adding that the administration remains focused on service delivery and community upliftment.
“We remain grateful and even more committed to the collective dreams of a greater Osun State,” the statement concluded.