From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Wole Oke, has revealed that his decision to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and ensure development for his constituency.
Speaking during a live radio interview monitored in Osogbo yesterday, Oke, a long-serving PDP member, confirmed that he had tendered his resignation letter to the party chairman in Obokun Local Government after extensive consultations with stakeholders and constituents.
“I was part of the foundation of the PDP in Osun and have financed the party for the past 12 years. But for how long will one keep feeding his enemies?” Oke said.
“I’ve consulted widely with my people, day and night, for the last two weeks. We’ve assessed the state of our party across all levels, and we came to the realisation that it is time to quit.”
Oke said his decision was driven by the persistent neglect of his constituency in development projects by the PDP-led Osun State Government under Governor Ademola Adeleke.
He claimed that despite drawing the governor’s attention to the plight of his people, he was treated as an enemy rather than a partner in development.
“I sponsored a bill for the establishment of a Federal College of Agriculture in Ijebu Jesa. It passed through all legislative stages but was not signed. Meanwhile, President Tinubu recently established a federal institution in Iragbiji, my mother’s hometown, which is near my community,” Oke explained.
The lawmaker noted that aligning with the Federal Government would better serve the interests of his people, particularly in rural areas that have long suffered infrastructure deficits.
“I have cried over the poor state of rural roads linking towns like Imesi Ile, Esa-Odo, Otan, and many others. These are critical for moving farm produce, yet they remain in terrible condition. I once used this to campaign for PDP, but nothing changed,” he lamented.
He also accused the state government of politically isolating him.
“Anybody seen with me is tagged an enemy. Instead of constant altercations with Governor Adeleke, I decided to leave. He is a king and if you don’t let a king rule the way he wants, you become his footstool.”
Oke further justified his defection by referencing the need to support a presidency with familial and regional ties.
“President Tinubu is our father and uncle. We cannot allow him to govern without our support. This is about legacy, not just politics,” he added.