DLA Appoints Ex-NNPP Chairman Odeyemi As Osun Chairman

The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has appointed former Osun State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Odeyemi Tosin, as the Acting Chairman of the party in Osun State with immediate effect.

The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated July 17, 2026, signed by the National Chairman of the party, Barr. Samuel M. Memeh.

According to the letter, the appointment followed the approval of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and was made pursuant to the powers vested in the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) by the DLA Constitution.

A copy of the appointment letter obtained by reporters stated that Odeyemi would be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective party structures across Osun State, upholding the party’s constitution and ideology, and providing regular reports on the activities of the state chapter to the National Working Committee.

The party noted that the appointment would remain in effect at the pleasure of the National Working Committee and is subject to review after the conduct of congresses to elect substantive state executives or in the event of any breach of the party’s constitution, rules, or directives.

It added that the appointment forms part of efforts to reposition the party and strengthen its grassroots presence ahead of future political activities in Osun State.

The party also disclosed that a copy of the appointment letter had been forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Speaking after his appointment, Odeyemi expressed appreciation to the party’s National Chairman, the National Executive Committee, and the National Working Committee for the confidence reposed in him.

He described the appointment as a call to service rather than a title, pledging to work towards rebuilding, uniting, and expanding the DLA’s structures across the 30 local government areas of Osun State.

“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,” he said.

Odeyemi further assured the national leadership that the Osun chapter under his leadership would be guided by transparency, discipline, and integrity, while urging party members and stakeholders to support the new direction.