The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has clarified that its political structures are not being transferred to any other political party, especially the African Democratic Congress (ADC), through any form of coalition or alliance.
As the opposition party dismisses talks of coalitions with other political parties amidst circulating rumours, the PDP advised its members in the state not to be influenced by recent political developments across the country.
A former House of Representatives member and State Coordinator of the coalition, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, stated during the inaugural meeting of ADC on Tuesday that key PDP figures in the state, including two former governorship candidates, had defected to the party as part of a broader coalition strategy.
While distancing itself from the alignment move, the PDP, in a statement jointly signed by prominent leaders across various party organs, denied being part of any alliance with the ADC or any other political group in the state.
The leaders of the party that signed the statement are Dr. Bode Olajumoke (life member, Board of Trustees), Dr. Eddy Olafeso (Board of Trustees member), Agboola Ajayi (2024 PDP governorship candidate), Debo Ologunagbo (National Publicity Secretary and NEC member), and Clement Faboyede (National Executive Committee member).
Others include Olajide Oguntodu (Minority Leader, Ondo State House of Assembly), Pastor Ladi Omotehinse (Chairman, Ondo State Forum of PDP LG Chairmen), Bakkita Bello, PhD (Chairman, Caretaker Committee), and Oluseye Olujimi (Secretary, Caretaker Committee).
According to party leaders, the PDP’s future plans will be communicated through the party’s statutory organs at the appropriate time.
“Let it be clearly stated that the PDP in Ondo State is strong, focused, and unshaken. Our eyes are fixed on the goal—to rescue, rebuild, and reposition Nigeria and Ondo State through the ballot in the coming elections and offer good governance. We encourage those who might have been misled into believing that the PDP was a part of any coalition or merger to have a rethink and retrace their political steps. The PDP remains our party.
“Political seasons often come with distractions. They come with waves of uncertainty, especially for those who are unsure of their convictions. But this is not the time to waver. This is the time to be more committed than ever before. This is the time to organise, mobilise, and energise our bases as we prepare for the crucial tasks ahead.
“We are very much aware of the ongoing national conversations on coalitions and third forces. These are not strange in our political landscape. However, we urge all our members to remain vigilant, discerning, and loyal to the collective dreams of the PDP,” they said.
While emphasising its commitment to strengthen its base, the PDP declared that its structures remain fully operational across all 203 wards and 18 local government areas in Ondo State.
“These coalitions, many of which are yet to define a clear ideological or people-centred direction, cannot replace the tested, deep-rooted structures and legacy of the PDP. The PDP shall, in due course, make its plans known to the public through its statutory organs.
“We must remind ourselves that the PDP is not just a political party—it is a movement of hope, of democracy, and of purposeful governance. The party structures remain intact and active in all the 203 wards and 18 local government areas across Ondo State,” they said.
