Akinlade’s resignation, official confirmation of unholy romance with APC – Ogun PDP

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To formalize his unholy romance with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, according to the party’s Ogun State branch.

Akinlade, the PDP’s nominee for deputy governor in the 2023 Ogun State election, left the party on Monday, according to ZINGTIE.

Akinlade said that the defection came after ongoing, unresolved internal party conflicts in a statement that was signed and provided to ZINGTIE.

He bemoaned how the crises weakened group hopes for a more progressive, democratic, and inclusive party.

On Tuesday, the Ogun PDP’s publicity secretary, Kayode Adebayo responded to his allegations by saying the party had nothing to lose and accusing the former candidate for deputy governor of covertly securing a position with the APC government in opposition to the party’s 2023 gubernatorial ticket.

The PDP spokesman said, “For us, it becomes imperative, as responsible political organization to, once and for all, set the records straight so that innocent members of public are not bamboozled into falling for the cries of a completely drowned mercenary.

“Ordinarily, the vituperations of an Akinlade, in this poorly worded litany, deserves no attention as he had since left our great party almost immediately he joined us in 2022.

“It would be recalled that this same character silently pitched his political tent with the ruling APC government against the party’s 2023 gubernatorial ticket by not actively involved in pre, during, and after electioneering campaigns and other activities of our great party.

“This is clearly evident in the results of the elections, even in his home local government area, Ipokia, despite the enormous resources, both human and materials, deployed for the elections directly under his immediate watch.

“Every man must be aware that in every association, there is always a Judas whose aim is to sabotage a collective interest, rather than foster enduring relations and build a stronger front for all concerned.

“It is, therefore, not surprising that Mr. Akinlade resigned from the PDP after several efforts launched, in diabolic company of a few dishonest and overrated individuals, against the party to create disintegration. A hatchet job he volunteered to take up in order to keep body and soul together after the unfortunate loss of our petitions in the court.

“We are, however, grateful to God Almighty, that he has eventually found the balls to formalize his unholy romance with the ruling APC. And for us, we have lost nothing, absolutely nothing, with is expected resignation from our great party.”

The party is currently going through a phase of revival that is likely to return it to its original winning ways, the PDP added, urging other members of Akinlade’s “thoroughly disgruntled camp” to make haste in their political voyage to perdition.

In response, Akinlade’s side claimed that the Ogun PDP was a party at war with itself.

In response to the Ogun State chapter of the PDP’s allegation, Adekunle Akinlade’s Senior Media Consultant, Akinleye Olu-Philips, claimed the answer was evidence of the party’s long-standing culture of shifting blame, scapegoating, and internal disintegration.

According to him, the state chapter of the PDP failed to respect the three pillars of integrity, common purpose, and structures that form the foundation of politics.

Olu-Philips maintained that Akinlade’s resignation was a normal result of a poisonous and dysfunctional party atmosphere rather than an act of sabotage.

He said, “For over a year, the Ogun PDP has been in a state of relentless internal conflict, with parallel congresses, multiple factions, and blatant disregard for constitutionally prescribed processes.

“To describe a man of proven loyalty to democratic ideals, an astute political leader, and a grassroots mobilizer as a “Judas” reflects more about the character of the accuser than the accused. It is disappointing — though not surprising — that a party that once begged for Akinlade’s inclusion now seeks to denigrate him simply because he chose to leave a sinking ship riddled with internal betrayal, absence of leadership structure, and chronic disregard for its own constitution.

“To allege that Akinlade covertly worked for the APC during the 2023 election is laughable and cowardly. The facts are on record. Akinlade brought immense strength and strategic depth to the PDP ticket alongside Hon. Ladi Adebutu. His reputation and grassroots base in Ogun State helped boost the PDP’s reach within his region.

“That the party underperformed in certain areas should not be weaponized against one individual — especially when internal sabotage from within PDP ranks did far greater damage to its electoral chances than anything external forces could achieve.”

His departure is a huge benefit to any political platform that values structure, intelligence, and strategic vision, he insisted, adding that Akinlade is not thirsty for prominence.

Olu-Philips suggested that instead of “issuing bitter press statements,” the PDP should honestly examine itself and start over from the ground up.

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