A group of twenty-five Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers of the Osun State House of Assembly have reiterated their commitment to the party, dispelling rumours of defection.
The group, led by the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, gave the commitment at a press conference on Wednesday, in Osogbo, the state capital.
The Speaker stated that addressing the defection rumour was imperative, given the misconceptions already lodged in the public space.
“We felt it necessary to speak directly to you today not just to clear the air but to state the facts as they are,” he said.
Egbedun explained that despite their rumoured defection, the 25 members remained committed to serving their constituents in the PDP.
He added that the group would remain loyal, united and supportive of the PDP and the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as he leads the state.
“The 25 Honourable Members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party are united, loyal and fully committed to the government of Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and to the party that brought us here which is the PDP.
“There is no division in this House. There is no defection. There is no crisis. The rumours flying around are simply rumours. And we are not in the business of chasing shadows“, he affirmed.
While restating confidence in the leadership of the party in the state, Egbedun also lauded his colleagues for showing courage and character when it mattered most.
He urged the people of the state to ignore all rumour and support the government in its effort to positively reposition the state.
“I must thank my colleagues, the 25 PDP lawmakers, who continue to show character courage and clarity. You have not wavered. You have not been distracted. You remain true to the people who sent you here. You are sons of the soil and I am proud to lead this team.
“To the good people of Osun we say this. Ignore the noise. What you see here is unity. What you see is focus. What you see is commitment.”
Egbedun concluded by stating that the 25 PDP members of the Osun State House of Assembly would continue to hold the mandate received from their constituents on the platform of the PDP as sacrosanct.
Confidence Okwuchi