Wole Oke Dismisses Accord’s Claims, Reaffirms Loyalty to Rule of Law

 

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Wole Oke, has dismissed allegations by the Osun State chapter of the Accord Party, describing them as unfounded, abusive and devoid of constitutional basis.

In a statement issued by his Senior Media Aide and made available to Patriotic Insights News on Sunday, Oke faulted a press release by Accord’s Osun State Chairman, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, saying it was heavy on insults but lacking in facts, law and democratic reasoning.

The statement, signed by Omolebi-Sunday Segun Tunde, said Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, has neither committed any offence nor initiated any process capable of undermining democratic institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

“The Constitution is explicit on the powers and responsibilities of INEC regarding party deregistration. Hon. Wole Oke has no constitutional or statutory authority to direct, coerce or influence INEC on any matter,” the aide said.

Omolebi-Sunday explained that any public comment attributed to the lawmaker amounted to personal interpretation of constitutional provisions, which is a right guaranteed to all citizens.

“To label such opinions as fraud is dishonest and exposes a worrying level of legal illiteracy,” he added.

The statement described Oke as a seasoned legislator with a valid electoral mandate, noting that political relevance is earned through service, legitimacy and voter endorsement, not through media attacks.

“A man with an active mandate, legislative responsibilities and years of voter validation cannot logically be described as politically dead,” the aide said.

He also criticised Accord for dragging Governor Ademola Adeleke into the controversy, stressing that the governor’s political ambition remained a matter between him, his party and the electorate.

“Dragging the governor into this narrative only exposes Accord’s insecurity and suspicion that it may be labouring in vain,” he said.

The aide defended political defection as a constitutionally protected right, noting that Nigeria’s political history is replete with leaders who have moved across parties.

“Hon. Wole Oke owes no apology for exercising a lawful political choice,” the statement said.

It advised Accord to test its claimed popularity at the ballot box rather than through what it described as abusive press releases.

“Political strength is tested at the polls, not in press statements filled with insults,” Omolebi-Sunday said.

The statement concluded that Oke remains committed to the rule of law, democratic engagement and issue-based politics.

“Democracy thrives on debate, not abuse, and Osun State deserves better than politics of insult and theatrics,” it added.