During a notable political shift, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State experienced a major knock as Hon. Ibrahim Lukman Adekunle, a prominent member of the APC, led thousands of supporters to switch allegiance to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Osun State. This momentous change in the political landscape of Local Government was evident during a well-attended event in Ikirun.
Key PDP leaders, such as the Osun State PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi; the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; the Speaker of the 8th Osun State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun; the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Kazeem Akinleye, and other notable party and government officials warmly received the defectors. Their being there emphasized the importance of this defection to the PDP’s strategic goals in Osun State.
Hon. Ibrahim Lukman Adekunle leading the mass defection from the APC is considered a significant advantage for the PDP as they strengthen their control in the state. The APC is anticipated to be significantly affected by this loss, as they might not fully grasp the extent of the harm caused by the departure of numerous loyal party members.
PDP leaders praised the defection as a win for the citizens, consistent with the party’s motto, “Power to the People.” The PDP’s strategic victories in Ifelodun and Osun State are expected to have long-lasting political consequences.
This climacteric represents a crucial moment for both groups, with the PDP solidifying its stance for upcoming elections, as the APC deals with internal obstacles.
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