A significant number of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Oyo State have announced their defection to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The defection, which took place on Monday, saw thousands of members from various local government areas across the state make the switch. The event was held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan. The former APC members expressed their readiness to work for the APM in the 2027 elections.
The defectors were led by Mr. Ajiboye Sangogade, a Personal Assistant to former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu, an indigene of Ibadan, had contested the recent APC gubernatorial primary election but failed to secure the ticket. Sangogade stated that he and his followers would work towards the success of the APM in 2027. The move is seen as a significant blow to the APC in Oyo State.
The former APC members were received by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and other APM chieftains. During the event, Makinde addressed the gathering, advising the APC gubernatorial candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, to focus on contesting against the APM candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi. Makinde also vowed to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Governor Makinde expressed confidence in the APM's chances of winning the 2027 elections. He stated that the party's victory was only a matter of time, citing the large number of defectors joining the party. Makinde also advised the APC candidate to stop criticizing his administration.
The defection is seen as a significant development in Oyo State politics, with many APC members expressing dissatisfaction with the party. The APC gubernatorial primary election had been highly contested, with several aspirants vying for the ticket. Adelabu's failure to secure the ticket may have contributed to the defection of his supporters.
The APM has been gaining traction in Oyo State, with Governor Makinde's administration being credited with several achievements. The party's candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, is expected to pose a strong challenge to the APC candidate in the 2027 elections.
The defection of thousands of APC members to the APM has sent a strong signal to the opposition parties in Oyo State. The 2027 elections are expected to be highly competitive, with several parties vying for control of the state. The APC and APM are expected to be major players in the elections.
Key points
- Thousands of APC members defect to APM in Oyo State, citing dissatisfaction with the party.
- The defectors were led by Mr. Ajiboye Sangogade, a Personal Assistant to former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.
- Governor Seyi Makinde expressed confidence in the APM's chances of winning the 2027 elections.
