Hundreds of PDP members join APC in Ondo State
Three to four sentences introducing the article. Over 300 members of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State. The mass defection took place at the APC Secretariat in Akure, with members coming from various wards across all 18 local government areas. Ade Adetimehin, the APC state chairman, welcomed the defectors and described the move as a significant boost for the party. Bamidele Ayodele, a former PDP House of Assembly candidate, cited internal divisions in the PDP as a reason for switching parties.
Key takeaways
- Over 300 PDP members from across Ondo State have joined the APC, further weakening the opposition.
- Ade Adetimehin praised the defectors and said the influx would strengthen the APC ahead of future elections.
- The APC chairman emphasized the party’s strong internal structure and ability to integrate new members smoothly.
- Bamidele Ayodele said the PDP was fractured and not prepared to provide credible governance.
- Ayodele claimed that more than 2,000 additional opposition members are expected to join the APC soon.
