Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said that the internal issues within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are being resolved amicably as a ‘family affair’, insisting that the party remains united and ready for its forthcoming national convention.

Adeleke stated this in Abuja after presiding over the inaugural meeting of the Accommodation Sub-Committee of the PDP National Convention Committee. The governor serves as Deputy Chairman of the Convention and Chairman of the Accommodation Sub-Committee.

He said all necessary arrangements had been finalised to ensure a smooth and successful convention scheduled for 15th and 16th October, adding that the PDP had a long-standing culture of internal organisation and adherence to the rule of law.

“We have just concluded the inaugural meeting of the Accommodation Sub-Committee. Everyone was present, and we have resolved everything that needed to be sorted out so that the convention can proceed smoothly. We believe it will be very successful,” Adeleke told journalists after the meeting.

On reports of divisions within the party, Adeleke dismissed any suggestion of crisis, saying the PDP was addressing its challenges internally.

“I can assure you that we are meeting and resolving our issues internally. It is a family affair. We do not want anyone outside to add sugar, pepper or salt to the matter; we are handling it ourselves. The PDP is a family, and we know how to manage our affairs,” he said

The governor also reacted to reports of defections by some PDP governors and members to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying such movements were normal in politics and would not affect the PDP’s national strength or structure.

“Anybody, whether a governor or a minister, has the right to make their own decision. That does not change anything in the PDP. We still have strong membership and widespread support across Nigeria,” he said.

Adeleke added that his attendance at social events hosted by APC members should not be misinterpreted as a move to defect, stressing that personal relationships cut across party lines.

“If I have friends in the APC and they invite me to a wedding or social function, I will attend. That doesn’t mean I’m joining them,” he clarified.

He expressed confidence that the PDP convention would further strengthen the party, noting that the focus remained on unity, organisation, and success.

“By God’s grace, our convention will be a great success, and the PDP will continue to grow from strength to strength,” Adeleke said.