Government dismisses allegations against Kola Adewusi, Prof. Oladipo as internal dispute
OSOGBO, Osun State – The Osun State Government appears determined to weather the storm surrounding Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi and former PDP National Secretary Prof. Wale Oladipo. Despite a no-confidence vote from party leaders in Ife Federal Constituency, the administration is standing firmly behind both officials, rejecting what it calls unfounded anti-party allegations.
State Dismisses No-Confidence Vote
Information Commissioner Kolapo Alimi made it clear Wednesday that this controversy won’t be derailing anyone’s career just yet. He’s framing the whole thing as a “family matter”, though anyone familiar with Nigerian politics knows family disputes can get pretty messy.
“The crisis has not affected Prince Kola Adewusi’s position as Osun State Deputy Governor,” Alimi stated, perhaps with more confidence than the situation might warrant. “He retains his position as a strong and loyal party man whose integrity is not in doubt.”
That said, both officials seem to maintain decent working relationships with Governor Ademola Adeleke, at least according to the official line.
What Actually Triggered This Mess
Here’s where things get interesting. The allegations center on claims that Adewusi, Oladipo, and Ife East PDP Chairman Olasunkanmi Makinde got a bit too cozy with Rep. Bimbo Ajilesoro after he jumped ship from PDP to the All Progressives Congress. In Nigerian politics, that’s basically like being caught having dinner with the enemy.
The numbers tell their own story:
• 39 PDP leaders signed the no-confidence communiqué
• Two state commissioners were among the signatories
• Three prominent party figures found themselves in the crosshairs
• All because of alleged contact with a defected lawmaker
What’s particularly awkward? Political Affairs Commissioner Biyi Odunlade and Education Commissioner Dipo Eluwole were among those signing the resolution against their own colleagues. Talk about office politics.
Party Chairman Steps In
Osun PDP Chairman Sunday Bisi has essentially told everyone to take a timeout while they sort this out. His intervention may be aimed at preventing what could become a full-blown party meltdown in Ife Federal Constituency – though whether it’ll work remains to be seen.
The state government is praising Bisi’s approach, probably because they need all the help they can get maintaining party unity with elections always lurking around the corner.
Oladipo Keeps His Jobs (For Now)
Prof. Oladipo appears safe in his dual roles as PDP Board of Trustees member and Osun State University Governing Council Chairman. The government is calling both officials “pillars of grassroot support,” though one wonders if those pillars are looking a bit shaky right now.
“Professor Wale Oladipo maintains his position not only as a Board of Trustees member but also as university governing council chairman,” the statement confirmed, perhaps protesting a bit too much.
The Unity Plea
Officials are now appealing for calm while internal mechanisms supposedly address the grievances. They’re calling it a “temporary misunderstanding,” which might be optimistic given how these things usually play out in Nigerian politics.
“We appeal for calm and restraint as we commend the Osun PDP for its swift response to the crisis,” Alimi concluded, though swift responses don’t always mean effective ones.
The administration insists all concerns will be handled through established party channels, likely hoping to avoid the kind of public spectacle that could hurt their electoral chances down the road.
This whole episode really highlights the ongoing tensions within Nigeria’s opposition PDP, a party that seems to spend as much time fighting itself as it does the ruling party.
