The Osun State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Tosin Odeyemi, has resigned from the party and subsequently emerged as the acting state chairman of the newly registered Democratic Leadership Alliance.Odeyemi, an ally of former Kano State Governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announced his resignation in a letter dated July 16 and addressed to the NNPP National Chairman. He, however, did not disclose the reason for his decision.The letter read, “I do hereby resign from your party. Delete my names and details from your register.”Introducing his new party on Saturday, Odeyemi shared his letter of appointment as the pioneer acting chairman of the Democratic Leadership Alliance in Osun State, saying he had accepted the responsibilities of the new office.The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated July 17, 2026, and signed by the DLA National Chairman, Mr Samuel Memeh.Memeh said the appointment followed the approval of the party’s National Executive Committee.“Following the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and acting pursuant to the powers of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Constitution of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), you are hereby appointed as the Acting State Chairman (Protem) of the Osun State Chapter of the Party with immediate effect.Related NewsOsun poll: Oyebamiji’s running mate unveils 360 grassroots canvassersIsaac Fayose hails Obi as ‘incoming president’ days after criticising himNigeria needs leaders with capacity for effective leadership — Cleric“As Acting State Chairman, you are expected to: 1. Establish and maintain effective party structures across the State; 2. Uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party; and 3. Report directly to the National Working Committee on the progress and activities of the State Chapter,” the appointment letter further read partly.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. Odeyemi, an ally of former Kano State Governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announced his resignation in a letter dated July 16 and addressed to the NNPP National Chairman. He, however, did not disclose the reason for his decision.The letter read, “I do hereby resign from your party. Delete my names and details from your register.”Introducing his new party on Saturday, Odeyemi shared his letter of appointment as the pioneer acting chairman of the Democratic Leadership Alliance in Osun State, saying he had accepted the responsibilities of the new office.The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated July 17, 2026, and signed by the DLA National Chairman, Mr Samuel Memeh.Memeh said the appointment followed the approval of the party’s National Executive Committee.“Following the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and acting pursuant to the powers of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Constitution of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), you are hereby appointed as the Acting State Chairman (Protem) of the Osun State Chapter of the Party with immediate effect.Related NewsOsun poll: Oyebamiji’s running mate unveils 360 grassroots canvassersIsaac Fayose hails Obi as ‘incoming president’ days after criticising himNigeria needs leaders with capacity for effective leadership — Cleric“As Acting State Chairman, you are expected to: 1. Establish and maintain effective party structures across the State; 2. Uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party; and 3. Report directly to the National Working Committee on the progress and activities of the State Chapter,” the appointment letter further read partly.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. The letter read, “I do hereby resign from your party. Delete my names and details from your register.”Introducing his new party on Saturday, Odeyemi shared his letter of appointment as the pioneer acting chairman of the Democratic Leadership Alliance in Osun State, saying he had accepted the responsibilities of the new office.The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated July 17, 2026, and signed by the DLA National Chairman, Mr Samuel Memeh.Memeh said the appointment followed the approval of the party’s National Executive Committee.“Following the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and acting pursuant to the powers of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Constitution of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), you are hereby appointed as the Acting State Chairman (Protem) of the Osun State Chapter of the Party with immediate effect.Related NewsOsun poll: Oyebamiji’s running mate unveils 360 grassroots canvassersIsaac Fayose hails Obi as ‘incoming president’ days after criticising himNigeria needs leaders with capacity for effective leadership — Cleric“As Acting State Chairman, you are expected to: 1. Establish and maintain effective party structures across the State; 2. Uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party; and 3. Report directly to the National Working Committee on the progress and activities of the State Chapter,” the appointment letter further read partly.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. Introducing his new party on Saturday, Odeyemi shared his letter of appointment as the pioneer acting chairman of the Democratic Leadership Alliance in Osun State, saying he had accepted the responsibilities of the new office.The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated July 17, 2026, and signed by the DLA National Chairman, Mr Samuel Memeh.Memeh said the appointment followed the approval of the party’s National Executive Committee.“Following the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and acting pursuant to the powers of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Constitution of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), you are hereby appointed as the Acting State Chairman (Protem) of the Osun State Chapter of the Party with immediate effect.Related NewsOsun poll: Oyebamiji’s running mate unveils 360 grassroots canvassersIsaac Fayose hails Obi as ‘incoming president’ days after criticising himNigeria needs leaders with capacity for effective leadership — Cleric“As Acting State Chairman, you are expected to: 1. Establish and maintain effective party structures across the State; 2. Uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party; and 3. Report directly to the National Working Committee on the progress and activities of the State Chapter,” the appointment letter further read partly.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated July 17, 2026, and signed by the DLA National Chairman, Mr Samuel Memeh.Memeh said the appointment followed the approval of the party’s National Executive Committee.“Following the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and acting pursuant to the powers of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Constitution of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), you are hereby appointed as the Acting State Chairman (Protem) of the Osun State Chapter of the Party with immediate effect.Related NewsOsun poll: Oyebamiji’s running mate unveils 360 grassroots canvassersIsaac Fayose hails Obi as ‘incoming president’ days after criticising himNigeria needs leaders with capacity for effective leadership — Cleric“As Acting State Chairman, you are expected to: 1. Establish and maintain effective party structures across the State; 2. Uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party; and 3. Report directly to the National Working Committee on the progress and activities of the State Chapter,” the appointment letter further read partly.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. Memeh said the appointment followed the approval of the party’s National Executive Committee.“Following the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and acting pursuant to the powers of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Constitution of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), you are hereby appointed as the Acting State Chairman (Protem) of the Osun State Chapter of the Party with immediate effect.Related NewsOsun poll: Oyebamiji’s running mate unveils 360 grassroots canvassersIsaac Fayose hails Obi as ‘incoming president’ days after criticising himNigeria needs leaders with capacity for effective leadership — Cleric“As Acting State Chairman, you are expected to: 1. Establish and maintain effective party structures across the State; 2. Uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party; and 3. Report directly to the National Working Committee on the progress and activities of the State Chapter,” the appointment letter further read partly.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. “Following the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and acting pursuant to the powers of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Constitution of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), you are hereby appointed as the Acting State Chairman (Protem) of the Osun State Chapter of the Party with immediate effect.Related NewsOsun poll: Oyebamiji’s running mate unveils 360 grassroots canvassersIsaac Fayose hails Obi as ‘incoming president’ days after criticising himNigeria needs leaders with capacity for effective leadership — Cleric“As Acting State Chairman, you are expected to: 1. Establish and maintain effective party structures across the State; 2. Uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party; and 3. Report directly to the National Working Committee on the progress and activities of the State Chapter,” the appointment letter further read partly.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. “As Acting State Chairman, you are expected to: 1. Establish and maintain effective party structures across the State; 2. Uphold the Constitution and ideology of the Party; and 3. Report directly to the National Working Committee on the progress and activities of the State Chapter,” the appointment letter further read partly.Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. Speaking with The PUNCH on Saturday, Odeyemi expressed gratitude to the DLA National Chairman, the NEC and the NWC for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party in Osun.“I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. “I accept this responsibility with humility and a deep sense of duty. Our immediate task is to bring every genuine member together, ensure discipline, and make the DLA a credible alternative for the people of Osun who are yearning for purposeful leadership,” Odeyemi stated.He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. He also assured the party’s national leadership that the Osun chapter under his watch would operate with transparency and called on members and stakeholders to support the new platform.The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. The PUNCH earlier reported that the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Osun State held a congress during which new executives were elected for a fresh four-year tenure.At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. At the congress held in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Odeyemi, then the incumbent state chairman, was re-elected.Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser. Also elected through affirmation at the congress, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and a delegation from the party’s national leadership, were Adekunle Abolade as Deputy Chairman; Hisa Oladeji as Secretary; Mofolasayo Makinde as Treasurer; Aderonke Aderemi as Financial Secretary; Olanrewaju Hassan as Internal Auditor; Olayode Abidemi as Youth Leader; Ajileye Balikis as Women Leader; and Olayode Olawumi as Legal Adviser.