Sh*cking Revelation: Oluwole Oke Exposes Rot In PDP, Says Exit Was Long Overdue

Oluwole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, has opened up about his decision to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his move to the party’s failure at both national and state levels.

Speaking during an appearance on Rave FM’s Frank Talk programme in Osogbo, Oke voiced his dissatisfaction with what he described as the party’s consistent inability to serve the interests of his constituents. He specifically accused the Osun State government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, of deliberately excluding his people from the dividends of democracy.

Oke disclosed that his decision followed extensive consultations with his constituents over the past two weeks. He held several meetings to assess the status of the PDP at all levels and concluded that the party no longer aligned with the aspirations of his people.

“I chose to leave the PDP—I’m a founding member. I’ve contested and won elections under the party’s platform consistently. But after wide consultations, my people and I agreed that it’s time to move on,” Oke explained.

He stressed that his exit was motivated by a desire to see tangible growth and progress in his constituency. Although he had facilitated youth employment and initiated developmental projects in the past, he said the current political landscape has stifled his ability to deliver more effectively.

“How long can one continue to empower those who work against them? How long will the federal government keep empowering those who don’t reciprocate? I chose to align with the federal government for the sake of my constituency’s development,” Oke added.

He also criticized the Adeleke-led administration for ignoring key infrastructure in his area, pointing to dilapidated roads as a major concern. He highlighted roads like the Esa-Oke to Imesi Ile, and Ijebu Jesa to Iwoye to Esa-Odo routes, which are vital for transporting farm produce but have remained in disrepair.

“The last time our roads received attention was during Baba Akande’s administration in 1999. We are human beings, not animals. Is it too much to ask for basic infrastructure? Why are we being left behind?” Oke asked.