The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stepped into the brewing political tension within its ranks in Ife Federal Constituency, calling for restraint after a group of stakeholders reportedly passed a vote of no confidence on some of the party’s top leaders.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the PDP warned members against taking actions that could escalate the crisis, insisting that grievances must be resolved through the party’s internal mechanisms rather than public declarations.
At the heart of the conflict are two influential figures: Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi and Prof. Wale Oladipo, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees. Both men are regarded as strong power brokers in Ife politics, and the reported attempt to discredit them has sparked concerns about deeper cracks within the party’s structure.
The PDP described Adewusi and Oladipo as “critical pillars of our party,” stressing that their positions must be respected.
The state chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, cautioned that the party would not tolerate actions that undermine its authority or flout its internal rules.
To calm nerves, the state leadership has summoned the concerned stakeholders to a peace meeting, positioning itself as mediator in a crisis that, if unchecked, could spill over into broader political instability in Osun.
“The PDP is governed by laws, guidelines, and established processes. Every member is therefore expected to conduct themselves accordingly,” the statement read, urging all sides in Ifeland to “sheath their swords and embrace peace.”
