Osun PDP coalition denial confirms Adeleke’s loyalty as state chairman Bisi distances party from Atiku’s opposition movement and defends PDP’s strength
The Osun PDP coalition denial has ignited tensions within the opposition camp, as the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) firmly rejected any association with the newly announced Atiku-led political alliance aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
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Mr Sunday Bisi, Chairman of the PDP in Osun State, declared unequivocally that Governor Ademola Adeleke and the state’s PDP structure remain fully committed to the party and are not aligned with the coalition, which recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform.
“We remain with PDP. Governor Ademola Adeleke also remain in the PDP. We are in PDP, we are not going anywhere.
I can assure you, we are not going anywhere,” Bisi stated with striking clarity.
The announcement by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former PDP presidential candidate, of a new coalition has stirred national political waters.
But Bisi’s response from Osun delivered a loud message that not all PDP stakeholders are on board.
While acknowledging the right of political actors to form alliances, Bisi was keen to establish that the move does not represent a party-wide decision, especially in Osun.
“We are in a democracy. Before APC came to power in 2016, they also formed a coalition. There’s nothing wrong with those people coming together to form a coalition against it,” he explained.
Yet Bisi’s tone changed sharply when addressing Atiku’s criticism of the PDP as too weak to win future elections.
He defended the PDP’s resilience and dismissed the former Vice President’s remarks as both inaccurate and self-serving.
“I did not agree with Atiku Abubakar that the PDP is weak and cannot win an election. This will not be the first time Atiku has left PDP, and PDP won the election in his absence,” Bisi said, underscoring his frustration with Atiku’s latest remarks.
This episode reveals deeper frictions within the party, as Atiku’s statement reflects growing dissatisfaction with PDP’s national cohesion and electoral strategy. Yet in Osun, the leadership appears undeterred.
Governor Adeleke has yet to comment directly, but insiders confirm he remains fully aligned with PDP’s national leadership. His continued silence is widely interpreted as a deliberate show of party loyalty amid internal wrangling.
The Osun PDP coalition denial further complicates efforts to forge a unified front against the APC.
For the coalition to succeed, it must overcome not just APC dominance but also growing internal divisions across opposition ranks.
Observers see the Osun development as a potential flashpoint that could define the tone of opposition politics leading into 2027.
While the Atiku-led bloc seeks to present a unified challenge, it must now confront questions of legitimacy and unity from within.
For now, Osun PDP is signalling its intent to chart an independent course, firmly rejecting any imposed alliances.
And for Atiku, the road to 2027 may be more turbulent than anticipated, with trusted strongholds like Osun choosing loyalty over rebellion.
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The dust may not settle anytime soon, but one thing is clear: PDP’s internal battles are no longer behind closed doors.
