The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, says the party has not received any official letter from Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, confirming his resignation from the party.
Adeleke had announced early this week that he was leaving the PDP due to the deepening internal crisis within the party. However, Turaki told journalists after the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja that the governor’s exit is yet to be formally communicated.
According to him, the party only learned about Adeleke’s resignation from online reports.
“We have seen a letter circulating online said to be from him, but as of this moment, we have not received any formal notification that he has left,” Turaki said.
He also revealed that Adeleke’s name still appears among the aspirants contesting the PDP’s Osun governorship ticket. Turaki said the party will rely on reports from its officials at the primary election to determine whether Adeleke formally withdrew or remains in the race.
Turaki noted that Adeleke, like any Nigerian, has the constitutional right to join or leave any political party.
Despite recent defections, he stressed that the PDP’s strength lies with its loyal supporters at the grassroots, not elected officeholders.
“Our people have remained with us, and by God’s grace, when elections come, they will prove that the PDP is still solid,” he added.
The PDP chairman disclosed that the NWC had reviewed and approved the congresses held in Osun for the selection of ad hoc delegates. He also confirmed that preparations for the upcoming local government elections in Anambra State were discussed, with the party optimistic about a strong outing.
Turaki further mentioned that some former PDP governors nominated by President Bola Tinubu for non-career ambassadorial roles have not yet officially notified the party.
On national issues, Turaki expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the country. He criticised the current structure that names governors as chief security officers while giving them little actual control over security operations.
“We call on the federal government to urgently review the country’s security framework,” he said.
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