Oyo PDP Caretaker Member Rejects Appointment

By Ayodele Oni

Less than 24 hours after its Constitution, there is a crack in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee in Oyo state.

The caretaker committee, allegedly at the instance of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is facing credibility problem as a member rejected his appointment.

Oyewole Olaosebikan  declined his appointment as a member of the PDP Oyo State Caretaker Committee, citing concerns over the exclusion of Governor Seyi Makinde from the committee’s formation.

In a letter to the the National Chairman, National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP,  Olaosebikan writes “I write with deep appreciation to the National Working Committee of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the confidence reposed in me through my nomination as a Member of the Oyo State Caretaker Committee.

“I am grateful for the consideration and for the opportunity to serve the Party at any level. However, after sober reflection and wide consultation, I regret to formally decline the appointment.

“My decision is guided principally by my longstanding political convictions and loyalty to leadership. As a committed party man, I have always aligned my political actions and responsibilities with the ideals, vision, and leadership structure under which I serve.

“In this instance, the constitution of the Caretaker Committee, without the input or participation of the Leader of the Party in Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, FNSE, Executive Governor of Oyo State, places me in a difficult position of conscience.

“I hold His Excellency in the highest esteem, and I remain firmly committed to the values, principles, and leadership direction he represents.

“Accepting this appointment under the present circumstances would be inconsistent with those ideals and my personal sense of political propriety.

“This decision is taken with utmost respect to the National Working Committee and without prejudice to my continued loyalty to the PDP and my readiness to serve the Party whenever such service aligns with established leadership structures and shared values.

“Please accept the assurances of my highest regards.Yours faithfully,Hon. Oyewole Olaosebikan.”