Amid growing rumours of plans to defect to another political party, members of the Osun State House of Assembly, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pledged their loyalty to Governor Ademola Adeleke and the ruling party on Tuesday.

They also declared their unalloyed support for the state governor’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state, stressing that they had no plan to leave the PDP.

Addressing a press conference inside the House of Assembly Complex, the Speaker of the state legislature, Honourable Kayode Egbedun, dispelled rumours of division among the lawmakers, declaring that they remain united and committed to Adeleke and the PDP.

While dismissing the rumour of a planned defection and disunity among parliamentarians as a hoax, Egbedun reaffirmed the House’s confidence in the state PDP under the leadership of its chairman, Sunday Bisi.

He said, “The 25 honourable members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party are united, loyal and fully committed to the government of Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and to the party that brought us here, which is the PDP

“There is no division in this House. There is no defection. There is no crisis. The rumours flying around are simply rumours. And we are not in the business of chasing shadows.

“We, the honourable members, are men of honour. We are not for sale. We are not moved by noise or pressure. We hold the mandate of our people, and we intend to keep that trust with dignity, loyalty, and a clear conscience.

“We come from the grassroots. We see and feel the pulse of the people every day. And let me say it without hesitation, the people of Osun are with this governor. They have seen what he is doing. They have felt the impact of his leadership. They know he is working, and so do we

“We also want to restate our confidence in the leadership of our party in Osun State led by Hon Sunday Bisi. The PDP is strong, united, and focused. We are proud to stand under that banner.

“To be clear, we are not just here to defend what we believe. We are here to declare our full support for the governor’s second term. In 2026, by the grace of God and the will of the people, we will return him to office to continue the good work he has started.

“I must thank my colleagues, the 25 PDP lawmakers, who continue to show character, courage, and clarity. You have not wavered. You have not been distracted. You remain true to the people who sent you here. You are sons of the soi,l and I am proud to lead this team.”