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A Sonya Dania's Call for Wole Oke's Recall Following His Movement to APC

A previous Deputy National Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diran Odeyemi, announces his ambitious plan to lead a push for recall.

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A Sonya Dania's Call for Wole Oke's Recall Following His Movement to APC

It's heating up in the House of Representatives, as former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diran Odeyemi, has set his sights on Wole Oke, the current representative of Ijesa North (Obokun/Oriade) Federal Constituency. Oke, who's serving his fifth term, recently bolted from the PDP and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to our sources, Oke's resignation letter, dated April 16, 2025, was addressed to his party's Ward 7 Chairman in Obokun Local Government Area, effectively severing his decades-long partnership with the PDP.

On a local talk show on Rave FM, Oke spoke candidly about his decision, blaming the PDP's dwindling electoral strength in his constituency for his move. He didn't mince words when criticizing political appointees from the region under Governor Ademola Adeleke's administration, labeling them as politically lightweight and financially incapable.

In response, Odeyemi fired back with a fiery statement, challenging Oke to vacate his seat and recontest under the APC banner. He urged Oke to resign and request a fresh election in the federal constituency, testing his loyalty to his new party. Furthermore, Odeyemi hinted that the constituents were prepared to rally for a formal recall if Oke refused to step down voluntarily.

Odeyemi dismissed the impact of Oke's exit, expressing confidence that the PDP hadn't suffered a significant blow within the constituency. He hinted at the impending months as a test of Oke's true worth among his APC peers. Voters, he said, were eager to take action against anyone dragging them back.

Odeyemi also accused Oke of covertly working against the PDP by allegedly leaking sensitive party strategies to APC stakeholders. Despite this, he remained committed to backing Governor Adeleke's re-election bid in 2026.

As Oke settles into his new political home, questions about his seat in the House of Representatives linger. Historically, political parties have asserted their right to the mandate, and the PDP has taken legal action against defectors, including governors [1][3][4]. However, no specific legal challenges directly related to Oke's defection have been reported yet.

Meanwhile, Pelumi Olajengbesi, a lawyer and public interest activist, is being rumored as a potential candidate to replace Oke in the National Assembly. This development seems more about internal party dynamics than a direct challenge to Oke's seat due to his defection [4].

Sources:

  • PoliticsNGR: News on Wole Oke's defection
  • SaharaReporters: Article on Aide's statement regarding police officer and Ganduje
  • TheCable: Article on APC chieftain opposing governorship candidate imposition in Oyo
  • NBC News: Article on VDM's arrest sparking protests in Abuja - PDP
  • Daily Trust: Article on Delta withdrawing suit challenging Rivers State of Emergency
  • The Nation: Article on NNPP and Governor Yusuf's acceptance of Kwankwaso's following
  • The Sun: Article on South East connecting to the center by joining APC - Gov Uzodimma
  1. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has a history of taking legal action against defectors, just like they did with governors in the past.
  2. Diran Odeyemi, a former deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, has challenged Wole Oke to vacate his seat and recontest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner.
  3. Rumors suggest Pelumi Olajengbesi, a lawyer and public interest activist, could be a potential candidate to replace Wole Oke in the National Assembly.
  4. Wole Oke alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lacked electoral strength in his constituency, which led to his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
  5. Governor Ademola Adeleke's political appointees from the region have been criticized by Wole Oke as being politically lightweight and financially incapable.
  6. The constituents are reportedly prepared to rally for a formal recall if Wole Oke refuses to step down voluntarily.
  7. The PDP is located in Abuja, Nigeria, and the general news covering Nigerian politics and policy-and-legislation is buzzing about the power struggle between Diran Odeyemi and Wole Oke.
Party veteran Diran Odeyemi, once a key spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), publicly announced his aim to lead a move to recall others within the party's ranks.
A previous Deputy National Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diran Odeyemi, announces plans to spearhead a recall effort
Political figure Diran Odeyemi, once a Deputy National Publicity Secretary for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), publicly announces his plan to initiate a recall process.

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