The former chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, has been appointed as the Acting chairman of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, DLA, in the state.
It would be recalled that Odeyemi, alongside some zonal and state executives of the NNPP, dumped the party on Friday.
His new appointment was contained in a letter signed by the National Chairman, Barr. Samuel M. Memeh, and dated 17th July, 2026.
The letter was issued following the approval of the National Executive Committee, NEC, and pursuant to the powers of the National Chairman and National Working Committee, NWC, under the DLA Constitution.
According to the letter, “Odeyemi is expected to establish and maintain effective party structures across Osun State, uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party, and report directly to the NWC on the progress and activities of the State Chapter.”
The party stated that the appointment is “at the pleasure of the National Working Committee” and is subject to review upon the conduct of congresses to elect substantive state executives, or in the event of violation of party rules and directives.
The DLA described the move as part of efforts to reposition the party and strengthen its grassroots presence ahead of future political engagements in Osun State.
In his acceptance remarks, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the National Chairman, NEC and NWC of DLA for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun State at this critical time.
“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.
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