‘We’ve Turned Over A New Leaf’, Says Osun Deputy Gov As Ife PDP Ends Rift

The internal crisis that recently unsettled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ife Federal Constituency has been laid to rest following a crucial unity meeting in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The high-level reconciliation gathering, which drew major stakeholders across the constituency, was convened to mend fences and reaffirm party unity after weeks of internal wrangling.

In a show of solidarity and renewed commitment, the stakeholders announced the withdrawal of an earlier vote of no confidence, affirming that the PDP in the constituency had once again become united and forward-looking.

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the Osun State PDP, Sunday Bisi, admitted that the party had experienced internal challenges but noted that such disagreements were part of political life.

“We are in a society; it is not possible for us to live without having this kind of thing once in a while. But we thank God that PDP has internal mechanisms through which we resolve all issues and disputes,” he said.

Bisi assured party members and the public that the issues had been addressed and that peace had been restored.

“The storm is over and peace will reign supreme in Ife PDP and Osun PDP in general. Those external forces that want to cause implosion won’t come back. We have spoken to our people; they won’t allow any external interference again,” he added.

When asked about the possibility of a joint ticket between the Governor and his Deputy in the next election, Bisi declined to comment.

“You leave that one; you cross the bridge when you get to the river. When the time comes, we will tell you,” he said.

Also addressing journalists, the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, dismissed the matter as a “storm in a teacup”, stressing that it had been amicably resolved.

“Let us not drag this issue beyond this limit. Bygone is bygone. We have forgotten everything that happened in the past and turned over a new leaf,” he said.

He likened the disagreements within the party to family misunderstandings.

“Even the tongue and the mouth have misunderstandings, but today, the whole thing has been resolved. Nobody is holding anybody for anything. PDP is united, and we are one,” he stressed.

Also speaking, Mr Akindele Olayiwole Famuyide, the senatorial leader for the Osun East Central District, blamed the crises on decampees.