By Tunde Olamilekan
The Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Lere Oyewumi, has affirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party, noting that the recent rumour that he was planning to defect from the party is untrue.
A statement signed by the media unit of the lawmaker representing Osun West, said the rumour that Senator Oyewumi was engaging with the leadership of the African Democratic Congress was orchestrated by political adversaries.
The statement noted that Oyewumi was not in negotiation with any other political party regarding a potential move ahead of the 2027 election.
The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to a widely circulated rumour disseminated across various media platforms alleging that the esteemed Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Lere Oyewumi, is presently engaged in clandestine deliberations with principal figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and is consequently contemplating a high-profile defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“We unequivocally and categorically refute the entire contents of the aforementioned report, classifying these assertions as fundamentally inaccurate, profoundly malicious, and an unmistakable, deliberate machination orchestrated by political adversaries.
“Senator Lere Oyewumi is not only a committed member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but also a principal officer in the Senate, currently serving diligently as the Senate Deputy Minority Leader.
“He is not, and has never been, in talks with the ADC, nor is he negotiating with any other political party regarding a potential move ahead of the 2027 election. His political focus remains squarely within the PDP, the party platform under which he was overwhelmingly elected by the good people of Osun West.
“The Distinguished Senator remains focused on fulfilling his mandate to deliver purposeful and effective representation to his constituents in Osun West. He views the propagation of these baseless rumours as a regrettable distraction from the critical legislative and oversight duties he is executing for the benefit of the district and the nation.
“Furthermore, we reiterate Senator Oyewumi’s full and unwavering commitment to the administration of the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke. He stands in absolute solidarity with the Governor’s vision and efforts to transform Osun State and improve the lives of its citizens. Any suggestion of friction or planned departure aimed at undermining the administration is wholly fabricated.
“The public and party members are urged to disregard the speculative report and treat it with the contempt it deserves. Senator Oyewumi encourages all PDP members, stakeholders to focus on collaborative efforts that support good governance, unity within the PDP, and the continuous development of Osun State.”
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