I'm not joining ADC

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo

For the umpteenth time, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ruled out the possibility of leaving the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement made available to journalists in Osogbo yesterday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said the purported report that he is planning to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is not only untrue but a calculated attempt by those afraid of the governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the people of the state.

“We want to reiterate for the umpteenth time that Governor Adeleke remains committed to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and has no plan whatsoever to join the ADC or any party for that matter.

“Governor Adeleke’s preoccupation at the moment is the continued delivery of dividends of democracy to Osun people who resoundingly gave him their mandate three years ago.

“Even more, Governor Adeleke and leaders in the PDP have been focused on galvanising the structures of the party for the ongoing voter’s registration ahead of next year’s election, which he is well positioned to win.

“Those behind the latest round of misinformation are trying to latch on the huge goodwill that Governor Adeleke enjoys with Osun people to sway support. The series of unsolicited endorsements of Governor Adeleke is rattling those afraid of the will of the people.

“We therefore urge the public to discountenance any report linking Governor Adeleke with a defection move as such is entirely false.

“Members and supporters of the Governor are enjoined not to succumb to the fake news millers and instead focus their efforts on mobilising votes for his re-election bid under the PDP.

“As a man of the people, Governor Adeleke recognises the overwhelming goodwill and confidence that Osun people have in the PDP and his leadership. His Excellency is not and will not go against the will of the people,” the statement said.