Over 12,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the six local government areas of Ondo Central senatorial district have defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is, however, coming three months to the governorship election in Ondo State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The group of former APC members was led by Dr. Adeniran Oyebade, a former senatorial aspirant for Ondo Central, The Punch reported.
Defectees pledge support for PDP
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Oyebade expressed his commitment to supporting the PDP and its governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, in the upcoming election.
He revealed that after spending over nine years with the APC and contributing significantly, he received no recognition or reward.
PDP guber candidate, Ajayi announces committment for service
In welcoming the defectors, Hon. Ajayi emphasized his readiness to serve the people and lead the state to prosperity if given the necessary support in the November election, The Nation reported.
Ajayi urged PDP leaders in Ondo West to collaborate with the new members to further strengthen the party in the region.
Mr. Agboola Ajayi called on PDP leaders and members to collaborate with the new entrants to secure victory in the upcoming election.
He stated:
“As I welcome these new members, I urge our leaders, especially in Ondo West Local Government, to embrace and work with them to ensure our success on November 16.
“We must all come together and make sure the PDP emerges victorious on November 16.
“I want to assure the people of Ondo State that I am fully prepared to serve them if they support me in the November election.”
Ex-senate president Pius Anyim defects to APC
Earlier, Legit reported that former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He made the announcement on Saturday, July 13, at the Pa Oruta Ngele Township Stadium in Abakaliki during the Grand Finale of the APC Local Government election campaign.