The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has warned members against actions capable of undermining the authority of the party or flouting its rules and procedures.
The party said such actions will not be tolerated, adding that PDP is a party governed by laws, guidelines, and established processes with members expected to conduct themselves accordingly.
The warning came after members of the party in Ife Federal Constituency passed a vote of no confidence on the deputy governor of the state, Prince Kola Adewusi, and a former National Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo.
The PDP, in a statement by its state chairman, Mr Sunday Bisi, directed members and stakeholders in the Constituency to immediately suspend further actions, noting that such actions were capable of escalating the situation.
The statement read, “The attention of the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to a communiqué issued by some stakeholders in Ife Federal Constituency on Monday, 1st September, 2025, wherein a vote of no confidence was purportedly passed on highly respected leaders of our great party.
“The party directs all members and stakeholders in Ife Federal Constituency to immediately suspend further actions capable of escalating the situation.
“All concerned are hereby instructed to maintain the status quo in line with the conflict resolution mechanisms of our party.
“The State Chapter of the PDP reiterates its respect and high regard for leaders of the party, particularly His Excellency, Prince Kola Adewusi, Deputy Governor of Osun State, and Prof Wale Oladipo, member of the PDP Board of Trustees.
“They remain critical pillars of our party, and any grievances directed at them must be channelled strictly through the internal conflict resolution mechanisms of the party, not through unilateral pronouncements or public declarations.
“The PDP warns that any action capable of undermining the authority of the party or flouting its rules and procedures will not be tolerated. Our party is governed by laws, guidelines, and established processes. Every member is therefore expected to conduct themselves accordingly.”
The statement added that the party is taking necessary steps to address the issue, urging contending forces in Ifeland to sheathe their swords and embrace peace.
“The party is taking immediate steps, summoning concerned stakeholders to a meeting with a view to resolving all issues as members of the same family.
“In conclusion, the Osun PDP strongly urges all contending forces in Ifeland to sheath their swords and embrace peace in the spirit of unity and discipline expected of us by the good people of Osun State,” the statement added.
