The South West Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tackle the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing deep concern over worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and what it described as the unconstitutional withholding of local government allocations meant for Osun State.
This formed part of the communiqué issued at the end of a meeting held on Friday, at the Olusoji Adagunodo South West Zonal Secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The PDP leaders, after what they called “extensive deliberations,” reaffirmed their commitment to the unity and progress of the party and vowed to intensify efforts to win upcoming bye-elections in Oyo and Ogun States, as well as local government elections in Lagos State.
In a statement signed by Chief Sanya Atofarati, the South West Zonal Publicity Secretary, the caucus accused the APC-led Federal Government of gross mismanagement and anti-people policies, noting that the current hardship and insecurity in the country were direct consequences of poor leadership.
The caucus also praised Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo and Ademola Adeleke of Osun for their roles in promoting peace, stability, and development in the region, describing them as “people-oriented leaders.”
In a move to dismiss internal party speculation, the group stated emphatically that the PDP in the South West remains united and is not part of any reported coalition.
Read the full statement
Communique Issued at the end of Meeting of the South West Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Held Today, Friday, 11th July, 2025 at Olusoji Adagunodo South West PDP Zonal Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State
The South West Zonal Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after extensive deliberations on issues of urgent importance to the Party in the South West Zone and at the national level unanimously resolves as follows;
- The Caucus reaffirms its unwavering loyalty to the PDP and commitment to the unity, stability, progress and success of the Party at all levels in the Zone and across the country.
- The Caucus commends and appreciates the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke and other leaders of the PDP in the Zone for their untiring roles in ensuring the stability and growth of the PDP as the prominent political Party in the South West.
- The Caucus reaffirms that the PDP in South West is intact and urges all Organs and relevant bodies of the Party to remain focused and continue to work assiduously towards the successful conduct of the scheduled National Convention to further strengthen and reposition the PDP for the task ahead.
- The Caucus states that it is not part of the reported Coalition and urges all members of the PDP to remain united, steadfast and continue to stand behind our leaders in the Zone in navigating through all issues at the zonal and national levels.
- The Caucus however supports the position of the National Working Committee (NWC) that our Party remains open to working with other well-meaning like-minded citizens in the collective effort to rescue our nation from the stranglehold of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- The Caucus resolves to intensify efforts to ensure the victory of our great Party in the upcoming bye-elections in Oyo and Ogun States as well as Local Government Council election in Lagos State. The Caucus is confident that the PDP as a Party of choice in the South West and Nigeria at large will record sweeping victory in the coming elections.
- The Caucus demands that the Federal Government immediately release the withheld Osun State Local Government Allocation. The withholding of the Osun State Local Government Allocation by the Federal Government is unconstitutional, unwarranted and a violation of the rights and wellbeing of the people of Osun State.
- The Caucus expresses very serious concern over the worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country under the APC administration. The Caucus reechoes the declaration of Governor Makinde that the 2027 election will be between Nigerians and the APC, with Nigerians ultimately triumphing under the banner of the PDP.
- The Caucus again commends Governor Makinde and Governor Adeleke for their people-oriented leadership in ensuring peace, stability, security and infrastructural development in the South West Zone.
- The Caucus urges Nigerians not to lose hope but remain resolute and continue to rally with the PDP as our Party leads the charge to rescue our nation from the misrule of the APC.
Presented by
Chief Sanya Atofarati,
Southwest Zonal Publicity Secretary
