Political U-Turn in Osun State House of Assembly
In a swift and unexpected development, Hon. Adesina Rabiu, the lawmaker representing Iwo State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, has reversed his decision to resign from the Accord Party. The reversal comes just hours after his initial announcement, which had sparked significant political speculation across the state.
Earlier on Monday, Rabiu had tendered a formal resignation letter addressed to the Speaker of the House. In the document, which circulated widely on social media, the lawmaker cited undisclosed "personal reasons" for his immediate departure from the party.
The Reversal and Reaffirmation of Loyalty
The political drama reached a resolution late Monday when Rabiu appeared in a video alongside the Speaker of the House, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, and the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. Speaking in Yoruba, the lawmaker explicitly withdrew his resignation and pledged his continued allegiance to the party and the current administration.
Key Highlights of Rabiu’s Statement:
- Formal Withdrawal: Rabiu confirmed he has rescinded his earlier letter and remains a card-carrying member of the Accord Party.
- Commitment to the Governor: He reaffirmed his unwavering support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second-term ambition, specifically targeting the August 15, 2026, election.
- Committee Standing: Rabiu continues to serve in his capacity as the Chairman of the House Committee on Home Affairs.
Context of the Osun Assembly Shift
This incident follows a massive political realignment in Osun State. On February 28, 25 out of the 26 members of the State House of Assembly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party. The lawmakers cited internal friction within the PDP as the primary catalyst for their move, citing a need for a unified front to support Governor Adeleke.
With Rabiu's decision to stay, the Accord Party maintains its dominant position in the Assembly with 25 members, leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a single seat. The swift resolution of Rabiu’s brief exit suggests a concerted effort by party leadership to maintain stability as the state approaches the next election cycle.