In the wake of the recent defection of Federal Lawmaker from Ijesa South, Hon. Sanya Omirin to the All Progressives Congress (APC), members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Atakunmosa East Local Government Area of Osun State have pledged to stay united and move forward.
This was the outcome of an extraordinary stakeholders’ meeting held earlier today, which brought together party leaders, ward chairmen, councillors, the vice-chairman, members of the local government executive, and Imole Youth Corps.
During the meeting, party members expressed their disappointment over Hon. Omirin’s departure but resolved to remain focused and committed to the PDP’s progress.
Key resolutions reached at the gathering include, the appointment of Hon. Emiola Fakeye Oriowo, Special Adviser to the Governor, as the new overall leader of the party in Atakunmosa East, a call for all party members across the local government to reaffirm their membership as a mark of renewed commitment, stern warning against fraternizing with defectors, describing such acts as gross anti-party behaviour, declaration of unwavering loyalty to the leadership of the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, revival of regular ward meetings across the ten wards in the local government in preparation for the 2026 gubernatorial election.
The meeting concluded with a strong endorsement of the re-election of Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke in 2026.
The PDP in Atakunmosa East has reassured its members and supporters of its readiness to remain a strong political force in the state.
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