PDP Awaits Formal Notice of Adeleke’s Resignation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has not received any formal notification from Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State about his reported resignation from the party. According to PDP chairman Kabiru Turaki, the party only learned of Adeleke’s decision through media reports. The governor announced his departure on Tuesday, citing an ongoing crisis within the PDP as his reason for leaving. However, Turaki emphasized that the party has not received any official communication from Adeleke, despite a letter circulating online that purported to be from him.

Turaki noted that Adeleke is constitutionally free to stay in or leave the party, and stressed that the PDP’s true strength lies with its supporters rather than with elected officials who may defect. He pointed out that the party’s name still appears among the aspirants contesting the Osun governorship ticket, and that the PDP will rely on reports from its officials at the primary to determine whether the governor has formally withdrawn or remains in the race.

Addressing broader defections by governors in several states, Turaki said such moves have not significantly weakened the party’s grassroots backing. He expressed confidence that PDP supporters will demonstrate the party’s strength during upcoming elections. In other developments, the National Working Committee (NWC) reviewed and approved the congresses held in Osun for the election of ad‑hoc delegates, and the party assessed preparations for the local government elections in Anambra, expressing optimism about a strong performance.

Turaki also commented on Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, urging the federal government to urgently reassess the nation’s security framework. He argued that it is unreasonable to label governors as chief security officers when they lack 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, highlighting the need for urgent action. With the PDP and other stakeholders pushing for change, the federal government faces increasing pressure to reform its security strategy and ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens.