Heavy Blow as Hundreds of PDP Members Defect to APC in Osun, Reason Emerges
- The leadership of the ruling PDP in Osun state has lost some of its members to the opposition party, the APC
- Hundreds of the PDP members, as well as Action Democratic Party (ADP) members, dumped their party for the APC
- The PDP defectors, led by former local government scribe Alimi Surajudeen, hinged their decision to leave the party on neglect by Governor Ademola Adeleke
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
On Sunday, July 21, some members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Action Democratic Party (ADP) defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Irewole local government area of Osun state.
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The PDP defectors, led by former local government scribe Alimi Surajudeen, cited partiality within the ruling party as their reason for leaving.
As reported by Vanguard, Surajudeen criticised the PDP in Osun state headed by Governor Ademola Adeleke for favouring perceived family members and friends over those who had worked hard for the party.
“It is unfortunate to be in a party, work for it, yet feel no sense of belonging. The party operates within a circle of friends and family, neglecting the masses. I cannot align with such a party,” Surajudeen stated.
Osun APC lauds Oyetola's leadership style
Speaking on the development, Bola Oyebamiji, managing director and chief executive officer of the National Inland Waterways, welcomed the defectors into the APC.
As reported by The Nation, he said the defection showed that the APC was gaining traction and poised for a comeback in Osun by 2026.
“Since we left the government, the leadership of Adegboyega Oyetola has been steadfast. None of our members have defected to any other party, and today, we welcome 120 members from PDP, ADP, and TOP into the APC,” Oyebamiji stated.
Reacting, the APC chairman in Osun state, Tajudeen Lawal, assured the defectors that they would not regret their decision to join the party.
3 key PDP chieftains dump party for APC
Similarly, Legit.ng reported that Abubakar Mustapha, former national organising secretary of the PDP and ex-head of the Civil Service in Kaduna, resigned from the PDP.
Alongside Mustapha, Rabi’u Bako, a five-time commissioner under the PDP administration, other PDP chieftains also resigned from the party.
In his resignation letter, Rabi’u Bako criticised the PDP leaders for lacking focus and integrity, describing them as self-centred.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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