The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from recent coalition arrangements by national leaders of the party.
This was as the party reaffirmed its loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde and asserting that the party remains united and focused under his leadership.
The development comes amid political realignments ahead of future elections, with opposition elements in the country reportedly exploring new coalitions to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC’s) dominance.
In a statement signed by the Oyo State Secretary of the party, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke on Wednesday July 2, the PDP declared that it has no involvement in the new political coalition being championed under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing any reports suggesting otherwise as misleading.
“Following emerging news and political alignments, it has come to our notice that certain coalition forces have chosen to operate on the ADC platform.
“We wish to make it unequivocally clear that the PDP is not a part of this coalition and has no affiliation with their activities or objectives,” the statement read.
Alhaji Adeleke emphasized that the PDP in Oyo State remains “a united, focused, and formidable party,” deeply committed to the vision and leadership of Governor Makinde.
“Our structures are intact, our direction is clear, and our loyalty is unwavering,” he stated, calling on all party stakeholders, including chairmen, political office holders, elders, and supporters — to remain vigilant and address internal matters proactively.
He urged stakeholders to “manage any internal issues diligently and work tirelessly to close any ranks that appear open,” warning against complacency and emphasizing the importance of inclusion.
“This is a crucial moment for the PDP family in Nigeria. Let us all remain united and committed to the growth and success of our great party,” the statement concluded.
Meanwhile, former Senate President, David Mark (PDP) and two term Osun state governor who also served as a Minister under the administration under the APC have been announced as the interim National chairman and secretary of the ADC following a resolution of opposition leaders on Tuesday night at a marathon meeting held in Abuja.