
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Mr. Sunday Bisi, has stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke has no affiliation with the coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
This clarification comes after Atiku's coalition announced the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 general elections, aiming to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Bisi emphasized that Governor Adeleke remains committed to the PDP and is not involved in Atiku's coalition. The PDP Chairman in Osun distanced the party from any coalition, asserting that the PDP remains intact in the state.
“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”, he said.
On the formation of coalition, he said Atiku and his co-travellers have the right to ally just like the APC did in 2015, so if anyone raises against it now, it is not a crime
“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 disclosed.
He, however, berated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for describing PDP as a weak party that cannot win an election.
According to him, Atiku’s comment cannot be taken seriously, saying the ex-Vice President is known for moving to different political parties at different times.
“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.
Atiku's coalition has gained momentum, with notable figures like former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola officially joining the group.
Atiku's visit to Aregbesola in Osun State has fueled speculation about growing opposition realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Despite this development, the PDP in Osun State maintains its unity and support for Governor Adeleke.