In a major political shift forward of the 2027 basic elections, greater than 10,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency of Ondo State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The mass defection came about on Thursday in Idanre city, following the current announcement by the realm’s consultant within the House of Representatives, Festus Akingbaso, that he was leaving the PDP for the APC.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, represented by his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, welcomed the brand new celebration members and praised Akingbaso for main the transfer.
He described the federal lawmaker as a dedicated and visionary chief who has chosen to align with the developmental strides of the APC at each the state and nationwide ranges.
“I congratulate the good people of Idanre and Ifedore for having a representative who is truly committed to the progress of his people,” Aiyedatiwa acknowledged. “Hon. Akingbaso has seen what the APC stands for — development, unity, and transformation — and we are glad to have him and his followers on board.”
Also talking on the occasion, the APC chairman in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin, mentioned the defection signaled the tip of political division within the constituency, expressing confidence that future elections would now see the APC dominate the realm.
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“With the coming of Hon. Akingbaso into our party, we can boldly say that Idanre and Ifedore are now APC strongholds,” Adetimehin declared. “We urge everyone to rally behind President Bola Tinubu and Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the betterment of all.”
Akingbaso, in his remarks, mentioned his resolution to change events was pushed by his want to assist the governor’s people-centered governance and the federal authorities’s reforms beneath President Tinubu.
“As someone who has witnessed President Tinubu’s performance at the federal level, I believe it is time to align with the vision that is driving real change,” he mentioned. “Governor Aiyedatiwa has also shown remarkable leadership in Ondo State, and I am here to support his efforts in bringing governance closer to the people.”
The defection is being seen as a significant increase for the APC within the state, as preparations for future elections start to collect momentum.
