The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that it has not received formal notification from Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State regarding his reported resignation from the party. According to Kabiru Turaki, chairman of the PDP, the party only became aware of Adeleke’s decision to leave through media reports.

Adeleke had announced his departure from the PDP on Tuesday, citing the ongoing crisis within the party as his reason for leaving. However, Turaki emphasized that the party has not received any official communication from the governor, despite seeing a letter circulating online purportedly from Adeleke.

Turaki acknowledged that Adeleke is constitutionally entitled to either stay or leave the party, and that the PDP’s true strength resides in its supporters rather than in elected officials who decide to leave. He noted that the party’s name is still listed among the aspirants vying for the Osun governorship ticket, and that the party would depend on reports from its officials at the primary to ascertain whether the governor has formally withdrawn or is still participating in the contest.

The PDP chairman also addressed the issue of defections by governors in certain states, stating that such moves have not substantially weakened the party’s grassroots backing. He expressed confidence that the party’s supporters would demonstrate its strength during elections.

In other developments, the National Working Committee (NWC) reviewed and approved the congresses conducted in Osun for the election of ad hoc delegates. The party also assessed preparations for the local government elections in Anambra, expressing confidence in achieving a strong performance.

Turaki also commented on the nation’s worsening security situation, urging the federal government to urgently reassess Nigeria’s security framework. He argued that it is unreasonable to designate governors as chief security officers when they have no real control over security operations in their states.

The PDP’s call for a comprehensive review of the security framework comes as the country continues to grapple with insecurity. The party’s statement highlights the need for urgent action to address the nation’s security challenges. With the PDP and other stakeholders pushing for change, the federal government is under increasing pressure to reform its security strategy and ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens.