PHOTOS: APC Receives Hundreds of PDP Defectors in Ibadan Southeast Local Govt
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has welcomed hundreds of members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ibadan South East local government area of Oyo State to the progressive fold ahead of the 2027 general election.
The defectors, led by Olanrewaju Ayantola, Oke Solape and Wumi Toriola, were welcomed by the APC Chairman in Ibadan South East local government, Prince Tajudeen Asanike, Alhaji Kola Amoo, Hon. Taiwo Ige , Hon. Muri and Comrade. Femi Awogboro into the party.
Ayantola, while giving the reason for joining APC with a lot of PDP members, said President Tinubu and Chief Adebayo Adelabu (Minister of Power ) outstanding performance in the power sector inspired them all.
He said,”Our exit from PDP in Ward 9 has brought an end to PDP victory in all the 18 polling units in the ward.”
While addressing the new decampees, Prince Asanike urged the new party faithful to work collectively for the victory of the party in 2027.
Asanike promised to ensure equality and fair treatment among the old and new members in Ibadan South East local government.
Also, some APC leaders who spoke at the programme included Alhaji Kola Amoo and Hon Taiwo Ige, who welcomed the defectors on behalf of Alhaji Muftau Adisa Gbayawu, and other party leaders charged new members to see the party as their home.
An aide to Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Com. Awogboro, in his remarks, appreciated the defectors for identifying with President Bola Tinubu-led administration in his quest to deliver his renewed hope agenda.
Awogboro said,”Day-to-day cross carpeting of the PDP in large numbers across Nigeria is an indication of good governance and leadership of the President Bola Ahmed-led administration. We should be expecting more bigwigs from other political parties across Oyo State.
The defectors, in their separate reactions, commended the leadership of the APC in the state, especially in the Ibadan South East local government, for showing them love and respect.
The decampees, however, promised to work collectively with other members for the progress of Oyo APC and Nigeria.
