Former Osun PDP Chairman Dumps Party
A former Secretary to Osun State Government, Alhaji Fatai Akinade Akinbade has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as part of the fallout of the recently conducted governorship primary election in state.
Akinbade who was a former Chairman of the party and one of the four contestants at the PDP gubernatorial primary election held last Saturday came third with 56 votes.
The letter of disengagement from the party, addressed to the Chairman of the party Hon. Soji Adagunodo was made available to newsmen in Osogbo yesterday by his Media Assistant, Mr. Kayode Oladeji.
The letter read: “I wish to notify you of my formal disengagement from the Peoples Democratic Party as a member as from today.
“I made this somewhat reluctant decision after due consultations with my political associates, leaders, admirers and friends within and outside the state.
“In particular, I came to this painful junction, having realized that the leadership of the party either do not want me or is threatened by my presence in the party.
“These fears became more pronounced, especially with the events that dovetailed into the recently concluded primary of the party.
“Consequently, as an ever forward-working individual, I am withdrawing my membership of the party without harbouring animosity against anyone and will always welcome and participate in electoral contests that leave the processes open and transparent.
“Above all, I thank members of the party, the grassroots, my teeming supporters and well-meaning individuals for always being there with me and for the purposeful vision I stand for. I cannot thank you all, enough”
