The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has dismissed reports alleging his plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as false, malicious, and politically motivated.
In a statement issued by his media unit, the lawmaker said the rumour, which has been circulating across various media platforms, was a “deliberate political hatchet job” aimed at discrediting his person and distracting him from his legislative responsibilities.
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 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.
