…Reveals Why He Dumped PDP for APC, Backed Yayi’s Governorship Bid
ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – A former Chairman of Yewa South Local Government, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji (Chief) Sunmola Kayode Adewale, popularly known as “Express,” has declared that PDP has effectively lost its political relevance in Yewa South following his formal defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during a grand reception organised in his honour at the Oronna Town Hall, Ilaro-Yewa, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Adewale confidently stated that the PDP would no longer constitute a formidable political force in the local government, assuring APC leaders that he and his supporters were fully committed to strengthening the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Declaring his total allegiance to the APC, Adewale said his defection marked the end of the PDP’s political dominance in Yewa South.
“Now that I am in the APC, I want to assure you that there is no more PDP in Yewa South Local Government”, he declared.
He pledged to mobilise massive support for the APC and work tirelessly to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, the Ogun State APC governorship candidate, and all other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi, described Alhaji Sunmola Adewale as a loyal, dependable and principled politician whose political career has consistently reflected commitment to equity, justice and fairness.
She commended his decision to join the APC, noting that it was inspired by his conviction to work with progressive-minded leaders in advancing the aspiration of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi to become the next Governor of Ogun State – an ambition she described as long overdue for Ogun West since the creation of the state more than five decades ago.
According to the Deputy Speaker, Adewale’s decision was motivated by his passion for the development of Yewa South, Ogun State and Nigeria, rather than by personal gain or financial considerations.
She recalled that during his tenure as Chairman of Yewa South Local Government, Adewale promoted inclusive governance by ensuring fairness in the distribution of the dividends of democracy.
“He is my leader. During his tenure as Yewa South Council Chairman, Alhaji Sunmola Adewale ensured equity, fairness and justice in the distribution of the dividends of democracy.
“Many of us who served under his leadership were positively impacted. Those who did not build houses were able to invest in other valuable assets”, she said.
Rt. Hon. Ajayi urged APC members to sustain an inclusive political culture capable of attracting more people into the party, stressing that unity, tolerance and accommodation remained indispensable to the continued growth and success of the APC.
She also appealed to both old and new members of the party to remain united and committed towards ensuring victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, and all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Earlier, the Chairman of the APC in Yewa South Local Government, Hon. Kayode Salako, formally welcomed Adewale and his supporters into the party, assuring them that the APC remained one united family founded on fairness, love and collective progress.
He advised the new entrants to remain patient and committed to the ideals of the party, while cautioning members against complacency despite the APC’s growing popularity across the local government.
According to Salako, continuous grassroots mobilisation would be crucial to securing overwhelming victories for the APC in future elections.
“Today, we have become one family. The leadership of the party will continue to ensure that no member is denied his or her fair share of the dividends of democracy. There is enough for everyone to benefit”, he stated.
Also speaking, APC chieftain Chief (Mrs.) Matilda Apampa described Alhaji Sunmola Adewale as a compassionate leader and generous politician whose kindness transcended party lines.
