Ogun lawmakers dump PDP for APC as minority leader and five others defect, citing internal crisis and desire for better representation
Six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, including Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in a move that reshapes the political balance within the state legislature.
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The lawmakers, who represent Odogbolu, Remo-North, Ogun Waterside, Ijebu-East, Ijebu-North East and Sagamu I constituencies, formally announced their resignation from the PDP in a joint letter read during plenary by Speaker Oludaisi Elemide at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The development marks a significant political shift as Ogun lawmakers dump PDP for APC amid growing concerns over internal party disputes.
The defecting legislators cited persistent crisis within the PDP as a major factor influencing their decision, stating that the situation had increasingly hindered effective political engagement.
In their letter, the lawmakers explained that their move was also driven by the need to align with what they described as a more progressive platform capable of delivering meaningful democratic dividends to their constituents.
They emphasised their continued commitment to legislative duties and the welfare of the people they represent.
The defectors expressed appreciation to colleagues and leadership of the House for their cooperation, noting that their decision was made in accordance with established legislative procedures and protocols.
Their formal notification was presented as part of due process during the Assembly’s sitting.
The defection is expected to strengthen the APC’s position within the Ogun State House of Assembly, potentially altering the dynamics of legislative decision making and party influence in the state.
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Political observers have described the move as a power shift that could have broader implications for party alignment and strategy ahead of future elections, as defections continue to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape.
