The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Osun State has strongly distanced itself from a purported letter circulating on social media alleging that the party has entered into a political alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the document as false, misleading, and the handiwork of impostors.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Osun State Spokesperson of the party, Mr. Alao Jeremiah Adewole, said the attention of the party had been drawn to the fake letter, which was allegedly signed by an individual falsely presenting himself as the SDP State Chairman.
According to the statement, the party wishes to place on record that the controversial letter did not emanate from the Osun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party and should be disregarded by members of the public.
The party further clarified that the purported correspondence did not originate from its governorship candidate, Mr. Salawu Adeniyi Mustapha (M.A.), nor does it represent the position or decision of the party in any form.
“The Social Democratic Party in Osun State is not in any political alliance, merger, or arrangement with the All Progressives Congress or any other political party,” the statement emphasized.
Mr. Adewole described the document as the handiwork of political jobbers and desperate elements bent on creating unnecessary confusion among the electorate ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.
He urged the people of Osun State, party supporters, stakeholders, and the general public to ignore the fake letter, stressing that it lacks the approval and authority of the party.
Reaffirming the party’s commitment to the governorship contest, the SDP spokesperson declared that the party remains fully focused on its campaign and confident of victory at the polls.
“The Social Democratic Party remains on the ballot and is fully prepared to offer the people of Osun State credible leadership. We urge our supporters to remain resolute and not be distracted by falsehood and political propaganda,” the statement concluded.