Tinubu’s Endorsement: Why We Will Punish Gov. Adeleke, Others  – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to punish Governor Ademola Adeleke and others for endorsing President Bola Tinubu.

A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, said the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has reviewed the activities of some members.

He noted that “of serious concern is the persistent public media outbursts against our Party by some prominent members whose actions and utterances including their public declaration of support and willingness to work for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 Presidential election in violation of the provision of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) constitute a serious threat to the stability and sustenance of our Party.”

OSUN DEFENDER reports that Adeleke and the PDP in Osun State recently endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.

Ologbodiyan noted that section 10 (6) of the PDP Constitution provides that “NO MEMBER of the Party SHALL align with other Parties or groups to undermine the Party or any of its elected government”.

He said the anti-party activities by the PDP members have continued to impact negatively on the party, leading to division, disaffection, and heavy “hemorrhaging of members with the capacity to diminish our Party’s electoral fortune if not immediately checked”.

“In the light of the foregoing and the instancy of protecting and preserving the existence of our Party and its electoral fortune, the NWC, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 (1) of the PDP Constitution hereby issues a strong reprimand against such anti-party activities and cautions those involved to retrace their steps or face stiffer sanctions as provided in the PDP Constitution,” the statement added.

The NWC charges all members of the Party to remain loyal, focused, and continue to work assiduously towards the successful conduct of the PDP National Convention scheduled to hold on the 15th and 16th November, 2025, in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.