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Adeleke Faces Setback As Another Influential Grassroots Mobilizer Quits Osun PDP
played a key role in consolidating PDP’s strength
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election prospects suffered a fresh blow following the resignation of Akin Titiloye, a key grassroots mobilizer and former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State.
Titiloye, who has held several strategic positions including Commissioner for Agriculture, Chairman of Ila Local Government, and Chairman of the Governing Council at the Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, announced his exit from the party in a letter dated November 1, 2025.
The letter, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of the 3rd Ward in Ila Local Government and copied to both the local and state chairmen, stated that his decision was personal and followed deep reflection. “I write to formally inform you of my resignation from the PDP with immediate effect. My decision is personal and based on careful considerations. I sincerely appreciate the support, cooperation, and kindness I have enjoyed from the party, its leadership, and members during my time as a member,” he wrote.
Titiloye’s exit is seen as a significant setback for Adeleke, who relied on his influence in Ila and surrounding communities during the last governorship election. As a former Director General of Adeleke’s campaign in Ila, Titiloye played a key role in consolidating PDP’s strength in the area.
His departure adds to a growing list of top PDP members who have defected in recent months, including Wole Oke, a five-term member of the House of Representatives, and former lawmaker Bamidele Salam, both of whom cited dissatisfaction with the state’s party structure.
Political observers say the loss of such grassroots heavyweights could erode Adeleke’s local dominance ahead of the 2026 governorship race, especially as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) intensifies its rebuilding efforts across the state.
While Titiloye has not announced his next political move, his resignation reflects widening discontent within the PDP and underscores the need for Adeleke to reconcile internal rifts to secure a stronger footing before the next election.
