The political base of the opposition Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP, in Ekiti State additional depleted on Monday as its former Home of Meeting candidate, Hon. Niyi Adeogun, and different get together stalwarts defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
The defectors mentioned they had been moved by the novel financial reforms being applied by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji at each the federal and state ranges.
Talking whereas being obtained by APC leaders at his Erinmope/Aaye Oja/Irare Ward in Moba Native Authorities Space, Adeogun counseled the Oyebanji administration for its inclusive and welfarist governance.
The previous PDP chieftain cited Governor Oyebanji’s open-door management, which he mentioned accommodates politicians throughout get together strains, in addition to college students, girls, artisans, civil servants, and other people from all walks of life.
Adeogun praised the governor for his dedication to rural growth, significantly in Moba Council, by means of highway reconstruction initiatives such because the Erinmope–Irare Highway and others that improve agricultural productiveness and promote meals safety within the state.
He pledged to make use of his expertise to strengthen the APC on the grassroots by mobilising help for Oyebanji’s second-term bid.
“I’m defecting as we speak with the PDP Ward Chairman and Youth Chief, amongst different govt members and politicians who had been the lifeblood of the opposition previously.
“I’m not defecting for private achieve, however to help the great work of Governor Oyebanji. He has complemented President Tinubu’s efforts on the centre, and our financial system is rising by means of the strategic implementation of this administration’s six pillars.
“All over the place you go, there are indicators of progress — roads beneath building, the flyover in Ado-Ekiti, the operational airport, the Ado-Ekiti Ring Highway, Ado–Ikere Highway, Ado–Iworoko–Ifaki Highway, Ikere–Ilawe Highway, Ikole–Ara–Isinbode Highway, amongst others. Ekiti has turn out to be a large building web site.
“I guarantee you that I’ll work tirelessly to undertaking the governor’s good picture and make sure the APC secures a convincing victory within the 2026 election,” he mentioned.
Receiving the defectors, APC State Chairman Hon. Sola Elesin assured them of truthful remedy, noting that discrimination has no place beneath Governor Oyebanji’s management.
Elesin, represented by the ward chairman, Hon. Kolawole Olaoluwa, mentioned: “Now that you’ve joined us, be loyal to our get together and the governor, who’s our chief and a person of integrity. You may have each proper to aspire to any place of your selection. Because the 2026 election approaches, work with others to make sure the governor’s re-election so that every one of us can proceed to benefit from the dividends of democracy.”
