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BREAKING: 15 Osun Lawmakers Listed in Controversial U.S. Trip: Oluwole Oke’s Sponsorship Under Scrutiny

 



 

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to face political turmoil following the recent defection of two senators and three House of Representatives members to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the midst of this internal crisis, new reports suggest that a federal lawmaker is sponsoring a group of state legislators for an overseas training.


Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, who represents Ijesa North Federal Constituency and currently serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, is reportedly sponsoring 15 members of the Osun State House of Assembly for a legislative training program in the United States of America.


Sources close to the Assembly revealed that some of the lawmakers selected for the program have already begun receiving approval notifications via email, confirming their invitation to the U.S. training. Others, however, are said to still be awaiting official confirmation in their inboxes.


The training initiative, reportedly backed by Hon. Oluwole Oke, has raised eyebrows across political circles, particularly as it coincides with a period of growing uncertainty within the PDP in Osun State. The lawmaker has yet to publicly confirm or deny his involvement in the sponsorship.


As of the time of filing this report, the identities of the 15 lawmakers selected for the program remain undisclosed. This has sparked public curiosity, especially regarding whether the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and his Deputy are among the chosen delegates or approved the trip behind the scenes.


While the training is believed to focus on legislative development and governance, the timing of the initiative has generated political debate. Many observers are questioning whether the move is purely developmental or a strategic effort to consolidate influence amid the PDP’s dwindling presence in the state.

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