The Lowdown on Adeleke's APC Switch: What Really Happened
Adeleke's Effort to Join Our Party Unsuccessful - APC's Perspective
In an unexpected turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State chapter has spilled the beans on the conditions the national leadership has set for Governor Ademola Adeleke's potential switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Kola Olabisi, the APC's Media and Information Director in Osun, shed light on the situation in a candid statement on a recent Saturday. According to Olabisi, the rumors about Adeleke never trying to jump ship from the PDP are pure hogwash.
The crux of the matter lies in a condition imposed by the APC’s national leadership: Adeleke would have to join the regular line of aspirants, rather than being handed an automatic ticket for the governorship election if he were to defect to the APC.
This revelation contradicts Adeleke's assertion at a recent stakeholder meeting that the speculation surrounding his imminent defection was nothing but a load of "fake news emanating from those intimidated by our extra-ordinary performance in state leadership." Olabisi found it rather surprising that Adeleke couldn't bring himself to be honest about his defection plans with the PDP stakeholders.
Olabisi shared some juicy insights about the behind-the-scenes maneuvering, suggesting that certain governors in the Southwest geo-political zone and wealthy industrialists were arranging a secret defection for Adeleke. The governor's visit to Chief Bisi Akande's Ibadan residence remains a fresh memory, according to Olabisi.
Curiously, Adeleke failed to discuss these conditions imposed by the APC leadership with the PDP stakeholders. Olabisi wonders if the governor's alleged popularity, political influence, and acceptance are merely a figment of his imagination, given his lackluster performance as governor for three years so far.
The APC, on the other hand, is Delighted about the failed defection attempt. They feel that the move would have caused chaos and discord within their party, claiming that a united front is crucial for the overall development of the state.
So, is it time for Governor Adeleke to come clean about any more potential plans or risk an information expose on his multiple failed attempts to defect? Only time will tell. Stay tuned!
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- Atiku, another political figure, counters allegations of being the problem, asserting, "Can't Be the Problem, I'm the Solution."
- In a uncertain political climate, Mbah, Adeleke, Otti, and others in opposition parties ponder the implications of joining the APC, creating a stalemate known as the Defection Conundrum.
- The PDP seems to be making strides towards redemption, thanks to Atiku's headway in fostering party unity.
- The APC, having welcomed an influx of new members, now faces a pivotal moment, make-or-break in its future success.
- The political landscape of Nigeria may be affected by the upcoming governorship elections, as Wike recently huddled with PDP governors, with plans to make concessions in order to strengthen party unity.
- Despite the ongoing speculation and maneuvering in Nigerian politics, war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, general-news, and elections continue to dominate the headlines.
