Just in: Olusegun Mimiko Opens up on Alleged Plan to Join APC

- A former governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko, has denied reports that he is planning to defect to the APC

- Mimiko noted that at the moment he is more interested in efforts to save Nigeria from its many ordeals than in partisan politics

- The southwest ZLP chieftain referred to the claims that have already gone viral as nothing but a false alarm

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Ondo - Olusegun Mimiko, a former governor of Ondo state, has reacted to viral online claims that he is nursing plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking through his special assistant on media, John Paul Akinduro, on Wednesday, June 2, Mimiko stated clearly that partisan politics is not in his current agenda, adding that he is more interested in being instrumental in Nigeria's rescue from destruction, The Nation reports.

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The former governor insisted that he remains a staunch and bonafide member of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and described the report as a piece of fake news, Nigerian Tribune also reported

For clarity, Akinduro explained that his principal at a book launch in the state spoke passionately on security and its importance as the presidency builds on a lasting legacy.

The media aide said:

“It is noteworthy that at Hon Akinlaja’s book presentation, Dr Mimiko harped on the theme of security, by advising the President on the centrality of the security challenge to his legacy.

“No where was any mention made or discussion held on any possible defection to any party. Dr. Mimiko remains in the Zenith Labour Party.”

Meanwhile, it was reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo might fail to retain the state in 2023 if the gale of defection hitting the party continues.

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The ZLP and the political group of ex-governor of the state, Rashidi Ladoja, had dissolved their structures into the APC.

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Legit.ng gathered that the leadership of the two groups also directed their members to participate in the membership registration of the APC throughout the 351 wards and 33 local governments of the state.

Source: Legit.ng