Amid rising defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, all 25 lawmakers elected on the party’s platform in the State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty to Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Wednesday, dispelled rumours of possible defection by members of the Assembly, insisting that the PDP lawmakers remain united, focused, and committed to the governor’s leadership.
“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,” Egbedun said.
“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,” he added.
His comments came on the heels of a wave of high-profile resignations by PDP lawmakers at the federal level, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), and Hon. Oluwole Oke (Oriade/Obokun). Just recently, resignation letters by Hon. Abimbola Ajilesoro (Ife Federal Constituency) and Hon. Sanya Ominrin (Ijesa South) surfaced online, further fuelling speculation of a potential crisis within the Osun PDP.
But Egbedun, flanked by his fellow PDP lawmakers in the Assembly, maintained that the state parliament is firmly intact and aligned with Governor Adeleke’s vision.
“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 declared.
Reaffirming their confidence in the governor and the party’s structure, Egbedun said the Assembly is not only standing firm but already working toward Governor Adeleke’s re-election 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,” he stated.
