Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said he has no plan to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Addressing journalists after the inaugural meeting of the Accommodation Sub-Committee of the forthcoming convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, the governor described the ongoing crisis in the PDP as a family affair.
“We are meeting and resolving our issues internally. It is a family affair. We do not want anyone outside to add sugar, pepper or salt to the matter, we are handling it ourselves. The PDP is a family, and we know how to manage our affairs.”
“We just finished the inaugural meeting of the accommodation Sub-Committee. Everybody was present at our meeting, and we have resolved everything that needed to be sorted out so that the convention can proceed smoothly.”
Speaking on the gale of defections, Adeleke noted that he is not concerned as individuals have the right to make their own decision, but added that would not change anything in the PDP.
“We still have strong membership and widespread support across Nigeria. I am not worried.”
He also said some persons had been speculating that he is planning to join the APC because he has friends there.
“I’m a very civilised person. If I have friends in the APC and they invite me to a wedding or social function, I will attend. That doesn’t mean I’m joining them. As we speak, I am the Deputy Chairman of our convention, which holds on the 15th and 16th of November and I remain a loyal member of the PDP. I also chair the Accommodation Committee.
“The PDP does not believe in propaganda or endless talk. Many people from other parties are also defecting, that’s politics. But everyone has the right to do as they wish. Our focus is on unity, organisation and success. By God’s grace, our convention will be a great success, and the PDP will continue to grow from strength to strength.”
