Osun State clears Deputy Governor Adewusi and Prof. Oladipo of anti-party allegations, reaffirming confidence in their positions and loyalty
Osun Deputy Governor Anti-Party Allegation has been officially dismissed by the state government, which reaffirmed its confidence in Prince Kola Adewusi and Prof.
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Wale Oladipo, declaring the controversy a “family dispute” within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) being addressed internally.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, described both leaders as “deeply loyal and committed stakeholders” in the current administration.
“By whatever yardstick, the Government still reposes strong confidence in \[Adewusi] as the second in command to the Governor,” the statement read.
Tensions had escalated following a vote of no confidence passed on Adewusi, Prof. Oladipo, and the PDP chairman of Ife East LG, Olasunkanmi Makinde, by 39 PDP leaders in Ife Federal Constituency.
They were accused of fraternising with the defected House of Reps member Bimbo Ajilesoro, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Two current Osun commissioners, Biyi Odunlade (Political Affairs) and Dipo Eluwole (Education), signed the communiqué backing the sanctions.
Despite the tensions, the Osun State Government emphasized that the political disagreement is internal and under control, urging all factions to “sheath their swords” and allow party mechanisms to resolve grievances.
The statement further reaffirmed that Prof. Wale Oladipo retains his positions as:
- A member of the PDP Board of Trustees from Osun
- Chairman of the Osun State University Governing Council
“Not for once has the integrity and strong loyalty of the duo been in doubt,” the statement added.
Sunday Bisi, the state PDP chairman, had earlier intervened by calling on all parties to halt actions that could escalate the situation.
He assured that the PDP leadership is addressing the matter through peaceful dialogue.
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The Osun State Government concluded by commending the party’s swift conflict management, reaffirming that internal issues will not affect the unity or function of the Adeleke-led administration.
