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Deputy National Chairman: Confusion In Osun PDP As Opposing Factions Present Candidates

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4 years ago

October 15, 2021

There was confusion, Thursday, as conflicting reports emerged over the choice of the Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Signs of disagreement amongst the ranks of party members emerged as the two opposing factions in the Osun PDP resolved to adopt different candidates for the position.

The faction of Olasoji Adagunodo, the embattled chairman, unanimously adopted Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a former Osun State governor as its candidate for the Deputy National Chairmanship position, while the Sunday Bisi group nominated Prof. Wale Ladipo as its preferred candidate.

In a communique at the end of an extraordinary emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo on Thursday, the Sunday Bisi group stated that Prof. Ladipo was nominated by Nathaniel Ojetunji, PDP Chairman, Olorunda Local Government and seconded by Abiodun, Ayedaade Local Government.

The group said his nomination was in tandem with the zoning and micro-zoning of the position to the state by the national headquarters and the zonal leadership under Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.

Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the PDP in Osun State, Sunday Bisi said the party arrived at the position after several back and forth discussion where the party resolved to move on in one accord.

Bisi also said that the choice of Ladipo will help the party in the coming elections because of his pedigree as a grassroot politician in Ile-Ife.

Meanwhile, the Adagundo faction in nominating the former Military Administrator of Lagos State had the backing of key members of the party within and outside the State.

The members include Shuaib Oyedokun, former Deputy National Chairman, South; Member, BoT; Chairman, Elders’ Caucus, Senator Olu Alabi, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Segun Odekunmi, Secretary of the Elders’ Caucus of Osun PDP and Olusola Obada, a former Osun Deputy Governor and Minister of State for Defence (Navy).

While maintaining that Oyinlola is the people’s choice, they all said that he is the only candidate for Osun State and the South West.

They noted that his choice is a welcome development and a step in the right direction.

Meanwhile, in a chat with a top PDP South West stakeholder, Brenda Ifeoma Esokawu, she maintained that Olagunsoye Oyinlola is the sole nominee for the position and that the leadership of the party in the zone led by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had endorsed his candidature.

The National Secretariat of the PDP had zoned the position to Oyo and Osun State.

Recall that the lingering leadership crisis in the Osun PDP is a factor to consider in the choice of candidate as the two opposing camps reposition themselves for the 2022 Osun gubernatorial and 2023 general elections.

(DAILY POST)

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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2 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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2 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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2 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.