{"id":168490,"date":"2025-07-05T21:06:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T20:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/pdp-loyalty-declared-by-osun-gov-adeleke-amid-defection"},"modified":"2025-07-05T22:14:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T21:14:03","slug":"pdp-loyalty-declared-by-osun-gov-adeleke-amid-defection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/pdp-loyalty-declared-by-osun-gov-adeleke-amid-defection","title":{"rendered":"PDP Loyalty Declared by Osun Gov Adeleke Amid Defection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has dismissed claims of a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke described himself as a loyal member of the PDP and leader of the party in the state.<\/p>\n<p>This comes amid his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos State and in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>However, the governor vowed to remain focused on delivering his 5-point agenda to the people of the state.<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke made his political position known in a post on X.<\/p>\n<p>He urged the public to disregard the fake news and continue to support him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the last few hours, I have been inundated with calls regarding rumours of a possible defection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to assure the good people of Osun State and Nigerians at large; I remain a loyal member and the leader of the People\u2019s Democratic Party in Osun State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy focus remains on delivering good governance and fulfilling our 5-point agenda for Osun people,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has dismissed claims of a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Adeleke described himself as a loyal member of the PDP and leader of the party in the state. 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