PDP Lawmakers endorse Adeleke for second term

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in both the National and State Assemblies has formally endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office.

The Lawmakers announced the resolution in a communique issued and signed by Senator Lere Oyewumi, at the end of a Stakeholder’s meeting of the National and State Assembly members elected on the platform of the PDP held on Saturday, and made available to newsmen on Sunday.

Sen.Oyewumi stated that the endorsement became necessary after reviewing the performance of the Governor in infrastructure development, workers’ welfare, healthcare, education and democratic stability in the state.

He commended the Governor of Osun State for his commitment to the welfare of workers and citizens despite the financial challenges arising from the Local Government crisis.

According to communique, ”We having reviewed the performance of the Governor in infrastructure development, workers’ welfare, healthcare, education, and democratic stability, we unanimously endorse and give our total support to His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, for a second term in office in the interest of continuity, stability, and sustained progress for Osun State.”

“We commend the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke, for his commitment to the welfare of workers and citizens despite the financial challenges arising from the Local Government crisis. His efforts in sustaining Local Government salary payments and continuing development projects across the State demonstrate responsible and compassionate leadership.”

“The political realignments in the state do not in any way diminish the strength, structure, or grassroots support of the Governor and the PDP in Osun State.

Addressing the internal crisis in the PDP, Senator Oyewumi said that the party remains united and firmly established at the National Assembly caucus level, State Assembly level, Executive Council, Local Governments, Wards, and grassroots structures across the State.

The Lawmakers passed vote of confidence on Hon. Sunday Bisi as the PDP chairman in the state.

“We examined the recent development of our party in the state under the leadership of Hon. Sunday Bisi. We passed vote of confidence in the leadership of Hon. Sunday Bisi, the performing State Working Committee, the leadership of the party in all the 30 Local Government and Area office, and the leadership of the party in all the 332 Wards in the state. We say unequivocally that they remain the executives of the party in Osun State.”

“Any individual or group parading themselves as alternative leadership does not have the backing of the duly elected National and State Assembly caucus of the party in Osun State and should not be accorded legitimacy.”

“The continued unlawful occupation of Local Government secretariats by APC members whose elections were nullified by courts of competent jurisdiction is condemned in its entirety.”

“The illegal diversion of public funds into private pockets is also condemned by all members present.”

“We reaffirm our collective commitment to constitutional order, legislative oversight, accountability in the management of public funds, and the protection of democratic institutions.”

“We call on the people of Osun State to remain peaceful, law abiding, and steadfast in the defence of democracy and good governance,” he added.