Senator Adetunji
Adeleke, former Governor of Osun state, has been suspended by the Peoples
Democratic Party Osun State chapter, this move was announced on Friday by the
state party chairman Alhaji Gani Olaoluwa.
According to Olaoluwa, ”the decision was taken after the
extended executive committee meeting of the party where the activities of
Senator Adeleke were x-rayed”.
Olaoluwa commented that it was embarrassing and shameful that
Adeleke could engage in anti-party activities when all hands should be on deck
in ensuring that the PDP reclaims its glory”.
The former Osun governor disclosed that he would formally
declare for the APC today at a political rally in Osogbo.
Adeleke who had been with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
decided to give up his former party that he alleged has been taken-over by
people whose character is reportedly incompatible with civilised conduct and
democratic standard.
It was alleged that the Senator was publicly attacked and
humiliated by suspected PDP thugs who violently stopped him from participating
in their party’s primary, from which Senator Iyiola Omisore emerged as
candidate for the August 9th governorship election in the state.
Adeleke’s departure from the PDP has been seen as a weighty
knock to the party’s electoral fortunes, and added advantage to APC’s outlook
for electoral victory.
The All Progressives Congress
(APC) has concluded plans for an impressive reception for him today at the
Nelson Mandela Park, Oshogbo where he will formally and officially join the
party.
“The APC therefore calls on its supporters, party leaders,
Senators, House representatives, State legislators and members of the State
Executives Council to be present at the Nelson Mandela Park to welcome the
gentleman politician to the Party in style and with fanfare”, the party had
announced.
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