The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has strongly criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for what it described as a “barrage of insults” directed at President Bola Tinubu following his recent meeting with Governor Ademola Adeleke.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Osogbo by the Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, the party condemned the APC’s reactions as “unbecoming, disgraceful, and a reflection of ignorance about governance and democratic norms.”
“The vitriolic outbursts from APC stalwarts since President Tinubu welcomed Governor Adeleke at his Lagos residence show a total disregard for decorum and an alarming ignorance of democratic principles,” Bisi stated. “Such conduct is beneath the proud Yoruba tradition of mutual respect and civility.”
Governor Adeleke, according to the statement, will continue to engage constructively with all tiers of government—including the presidency—to ensure meaningful development for Osun State.
Bisi also accused the Osun APC of consistently showing disrespect toward top government officials, referencing past visits by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, House of Reps member Ado Doguwa, and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. He claimed all had been subjected to “unprovoked insults” simply for acknowledging Governor Adeleke’s achievements.
He reminded the APC of historical precedence, noting that former Osun Governor Chief Bisi Akande, a member of the APC, hosted then-President Olusegun Obasanjo of the PDP for three days in the build-up to the 2003 elections—focusing on joint projects and development for the state.
“That’s how real governance works. Perhaps today’s APC chronic minnows should seek wisdom from respected leaders like Baba Bisi Akande on the true meaning of leadership and statesmanship,” he added.
The PDP urged the APC to abandon petty politics and instead prioritize constructive dialogue in the interest of Osun’s development. Bisi praised Governor Adeleke for his calm, progressive leadership style and consistent focus on peace and purposeful engagement.
The PDP’s reaction comes in response to remarks made by the Osun APC following Governor Adeleke’s visit to President Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. In a statement through former Osun House of Assembly Speaker, Timothy Owoeye, the APC declared that Governor Adeleke and his family were not welcome in the party, asserting that the governorship ticket “is not for sale.”
The visit—which included Governor Adeleke, his elder brother Deji Adeleke, and musician David Adeleke (Davido)—has drawn wide political attention, with some speculating about cross-party alliances or future political calculations.
