Drama Unfolds: PDP Blocks No-Confidence Vote On Deputy Gov, Stakeholders Summoned For Showdown

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged calm amid rising tensions in the Ife Federal Constituency, following a controversial vote of no confidence passed against Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi.

At a constituency meeting held Monday evening at the residence of the senatorial leader in Ile-Ife, party leaders accused Adewusi of engaging in alleged anti-party activities. Also indicted in the resolution were former PDP National Secretary and Board of Trustees member, Prof. Wale Oladipo, and the Ife East Local Government PDP Chairman, Hon. Olasunkanmi Makinde (popularly known as Benco).

The leaders alleged that Adewusi and Oladipo had been “hobnobbing” with Hon. Taofeek Ajilesoro, the House of Representatives member who recently defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

However, in a swift response, Osun PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, dismissed the move and directed stakeholders in the constituency to maintain the status quo.

Bisi warned that no member or group had the authority to make unilateral pronouncements capable of destabilizing the party. He emphasized that all grievances must be addressed through the PDP’s internal conflict resolution mechanisms.

“The State Leadership of the PDP wishes to reaffirm its respect and high regard for Prince Kola Adewusi, Deputy Governor of Osun State, and Prof. Wale Oladipo, member of our Board of Trustees. They remain critical pillars of our party. Any grievances directed at them must be properly channeled through the party’s established mechanisms, not through public declarations,” Bisi stated.

He further cautioned that actions undermining the party’s unity or violating its procedures would not be tolerated.

To douse the tension, the state leadership has summoned concerned stakeholders to a peace meeting aimed at resolving the crisis.

“In conclusion, the PDP appeals to all stakeholders in Ifeland to sheath their swords and embrace peace in the spirit of unity and discipline, as expected by the people of Osun State,” the statement added.