An erstwhile chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Alaba Arogunmolase, with some prominent leaders of the Labour Party (LP), on Monday officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Other notable defectors include Chiefs Odeja, Giwa, Bolaji, Ojo Akinniyi, and Prince Adeniyi Olanipekun, as well as all PDP ward chairmen in Akoko North-West.
The defectors said their decision to join the APC was influenced by the leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the grassroots mobilisation drive of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Speaking at the defection rally at the Motor Park in Oke Agbe-Akoko, the defectors lauded Dr. Tunji-Ojo for his outstanding contributions to Akoko land, especially Oke Agbe, which they described as a source of pride to the people of the area.
Receiving the new members, the Ondo APC Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin assured them of equal rights and privileges within the party.
Adetimehin was joined by members of the State Executive Committee, the local government APC chairman, Hon. Kehinde Obanla and Olumuyiwa Asagunla, who represented Dr. Tunji-Ojo at the event.
Asagunla, who also serves as the Director General of the Asiwaju Mandate Group, welcomed the new entrants on behalf of the Interior Minister, promising them a level playing field in the APC.
He said, “What we are witnessing today is a demonstration of faith in the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who, through the Renewed Hope Agenda, is already delivering tangible dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
“The APC is a home of progress, development, and inclusiveness, and your decision to join us is a step into a brighter and more rewarding political future.”
Remarking, Adetimehin urged the defectors to spread the message of the APC’s renewed hope agenda and remain steadfast in their support for the party to ensure a stronger outing in the 2027 elections.
The rally attracted party leaders, community stakeholders, youths, and women from across the Akoko axis, signalling the growing popularity of the APC in Ondo State.
