The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for calm following tensions within its ranks in the Ife Federal Constituency, where some stakeholders reportedly passed a vote of no confidence on key party leaders.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state chairman of the party, Hon. Sunday Bisi, described the development as disturbing and urged members to suspend further actions that could escalate the situation.
Insight Media had earlier reported that on Monday, party leaders in Ife Federal Constituency has passed a vote of no confidence on the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi and some other key stakeholders of the party.
The statement signed by the Party Chairman partly reads, “The party directs all members and stakeholders in Ife Federal Constituency to immediately suspend further actions capable of escalating the situation. All concerned are hereby instructed to maintain status quo in line with the conflict resolution mechanisms of our party.
“The State Chapter of the PDP reiterates its respect and high regard for leaders of the party, particularly His Excellency, Prince Kola Adewusi, Deputy Governor of Osun State, and Prof Wale Oladipo, member of the PDP Board of Trustees. They remain critical pillars of our party, and any grievances directed at them must be channelled strictly through the internal conflict resolution mechanisms of the party, not through unilateral pronouncements or public declarations.
Furthermore, Bisi warned that any action undermining the authority of the party or flouting its rules and procedures will not be tolerated.
“The party is taking immediate steps, summoning concerned stakeholders to a meeting with a view to resolving all issues as members of the same family. In conclusion, the Osun PDP strongly urges all contending forces in Ifeland to sheath their swords and embrace peace in the spirit of unity and discipline”, the statement concluded.
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