By Gbenga Olarinoye

OSOGBO—THE Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Osun State has declared its stance on the membership status of Senator Iyiola Omisore, insisting that he is not a member of the party.

Chief Ademola Ishola, who is the Chairman of the party in the state, made this known at a press conference held in Osogbo, in Osun State.

He, however, said that the party has not received Omisore officially in the state.

Ishola said: “There are fundamental criteria of becoming a member in our party, including registration at the ward level, and being a financial member among others; none of them has been fulfilled by Otunba Omisore.

“Maybe he is trying to influence the process to his advantage. As far as we are concerned, he is just a party admirer, not a member.

“Our National Leader, Chief Olu Falae has made it clear to all of us that the party should not be allowed to be hijacked by anybody; it is on this we stand.”