Five individuals of the National Meeting elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Find together (PDP) on Saturday formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun Negate.
The defectors include Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), in addition to Condominium of Representatives individuals Omirin Olusanya (Ijesa South Federal Constituency), Wole Oke (Ijesa North Federal Constituency), and Taofeek Ajilesoro (Ife Central Federal Constituency).
They were received by social gathering leaders, individuals, and supporters in Osogbo, the thunder capital.
Speaking at the occasion, the Minister of Marine and Blue Financial system, Gboyega Oyetola, talked about the APC welcomes all individuals with out discrimination, noting that the unique entrants would enhance the social gathering’s determination to reclaim the thunder and restore efficient governance.
“We’re gathered no longer genuine to obtain our unique individuals, but to verify a shared conviction that the distinct course to prosperity, steadiness, and visionary management lies in the All Progressives Congress.
“In the APC, there are no longer any strangers—we’re one united family. Your arrival strengthens our resolve to reclaim Osun and restore dignity to governance,” he talked about.
Oyetola added that the achievements of President Bola Tinubu since assuming administrative center win laid a sturdy foundation for national renewal.
“That’s the reason we proudly and confidently endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027—to consolidate these gains and catch lasting prosperity,” he talked about.
He also informed social gathering individuals to intensify efforts earlier than the August 8 governorship election in the thunder.
“At house, the 2026 governorship election is quickly approaching. Our mission is glaring: reclaim Osun and return it to serious, of us-focused governance.
“We can create a thunder the set up faculties and hospitals purpose successfully, infrastructure is sturdy, formative years and diminutive businesses are empowered, and governance is transparent and accountable.
“Nonetheless victory will attain only via unity, exhausting work, and grassroots mobilisation. So I cost you: return to your communities, wards and polling devices.
“Repeat our of us that the gentle of development has returned to Osun. Repeat them the APC is stronger, united, and determined.
“Together, we are able to reclaim Osun on August 8. Together, we are able to re-elect President Tinubu in 2027. Together, we are able to catch a brighter future for our children,” he talked about.
The thunder APC chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, talked about the defection would further beef up the social gathering and enhance its possibilities in the governorship election in addition to the 2027 presidential ballot. He added that there could be no discrimination in political opportunities no subject when individuals joined the social gathering.
Equally, the APC governorship candidate in the thunder, Bola Oyebamiji, referred to as on social gathering individuals to remain united earlier than the 2026 and 2027 elections.
