BREAKING: Governor Adeleke Dumps PDP Ahead of Osun Governorship Primary
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), triggering a major shake-up in the state’s political landscape. His resignation was confirmed on Monday night through a letter dated November 4.
Ejes Gist News reports that the development comes amid escalating tension within the PDP over the governorship primary scheduled to hold in Osogbo. The National Working Committee (NWC) had fixed the primary election for Tuesday, December 2, despite unresolved disputes among key stakeholders.
According to the resignation letter, Adeleke cited the current leadership crisis within the PDP as the primary reason for his decision to withdraw from the party. His departure comes just hours before delegates were expected to converge for the decisive nomination exercise.
The governor stated:
“Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect.”
Adeleke also expressed appreciation to the party for the platform that enabled his election first as Senator representing Osun West and later as Governor of Osun State.
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“I thank the Peoples Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Representing Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples Democratic Party,” the letter added.
Before the crisis escalated, Adeleke had already been screened by the PDP in October, ahead of the national convention held in Ibadan. His sudden withdrawal now raises questions about the future of the party’s governorship ticket and the stability of its internal structures in Osun State.
As of the time of this report, official responses from PDP leadership remain unavailable. Multiple efforts to obtain a formal statement from the NWC were still in progress.
However, party insiders have expressed concern about the timing and potential consequences of the governor’s resignation.
Sources in Osun State political circles say that legislators, local government chairmen, and political appointees aligned with Adeleke are currently assessing their next steps. Several meetings were said to be ongoing as political actors attempt to understand the full scope of the situation.
Screening, Convention Events, and Rising Tensions
Adeleke had earlier undergone a screening exercise conducted by the PDP ahead of the national convention held in Ibadan. The screening was part of a broader internal process to prepare the party for multiple high-stakes elections across Nigeria. However, insiders say that disagreements within the NWC and state party structures triggered tension shortly after the exercise.
Sources familiar with the matter stated that the Osun chapter had been divided over control, zoning decisions, and candidate selection procedures. These disagreements escalated as the date of the governorship primary approached.
The PDP National Working Committee had fixed the Osun governorship primary for Tuesday, December 2. The party maintained this date despite representations from some stakeholders who warned that unresolved disputes would complicate the process.
The PDP, once Nigeria’s dominant political party, has faced significant internal conflicts over the past decade. Issues such as leadership struggles, factional divisions, parallel congresses, and litigations have contributed to the weakening of its structures across several states.
Osun State has periodically experienced internal turbulence within the PDP, especially during transitions between election cycles. Adeleke’s exit adds a new layer to an already complex political history.
More details will follow as the situation continues to unfold.
