PDP Is Father of All Parties, We Are Indivisible – Oyo Financial Secretary Declares

By Seyifunmi Odunuga 

​The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has dismissed claims of internal fragmentation, asserting its dominance as the bedrock of Nigerian politics and declaring that the party remains a united, singular force despite prevailing public skepticism.

​Speaking on Oju Abe, a popular political program on Prince FM Ibadan anchored by Kayode Adeyemo, the State Financial Secretary of the PDP, Ola Adekunle (popularly known as Ade Diji), delivered a robust defense of the party’s stability. Addressing recent anxieties regarding the state of the party, Adekunle maintained that the PDP remains the "father of all political parties in Nigeria," boasting a foundational strength that continues to attract defectors from rival camps.

​"Sixty percent of current APC members are originally from the PDP," Adekunle stated, highlighting what he described as a mass homecoming. "Most of those who were once angry with the party are now returning. We are a big family, and the PDP is at the top of the political food chain."

​Addressing the persistent rumors of a split within the party—often fueled by varying political interests and the widely publicized "Amala Convention" in Ibadan—the Financial Secretary insisted that these are merely normal democratic expressions rather than a formal division. He argued that every major political party experiences internal friction, but emphasized that in the eyes of the law and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the PDP remains an indivisible entity.

​"On the INEC portal, the PDP is one," Adekunle emphasized, urging party members and the general public to consult the official electoral commission website for clarification regarding the party’s recognized status and leadership.

​The State Financial Secretary further solidified the party’s hierarchy, reaffirming that the leadership is unified and focused on consolidated governance. He directed all inquiries regarding the party's official structure to the recognized state leadership, led by Professor Abdul Raman, whom he identified as the primary authority for the PDP in Oyo State.

​According to Adekunle, while internal debates and differing political opinions are inevitable in any vibrant democracy, they are being actively managed through internal reconciliation and dialogue. He assured party faithful that the focus remains on the "unity of purpose," dismissing the narrative of factions like the "Turaki"  camps as mere political distractions that do not undermine the party's official registration or its strategic objectives.

​As the political climate in Oyo State heats up, the PDP is positioning itself as the most stable and formidable platform, banking on its historical roots and the reported influx of returning members to maintain its electoral stronghold.