Osun Assembly members leave PDP for Accord Party
Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the Accord Party. The lawmakers made this announcement after a parliamentary meeting and a formal declaration with Governor Ademola Adeleke. The Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, and other defectors cited their commitment to supporting the governor and continuing development in Osun State. Only Femi Popoola from the All Progressives Congress remains as the sole opposition member in the 26-member Assembly.
Key takeaways
- Twenty-five Osun Assembly members, originally elected on the PDP platform, have defected to the Accord Party.
- The lawmakers said their decision followed the defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke to Accord.
- The formal declaration was made after a parliamentary meeting and gathering with the governor and Accord Party leaders.
- The defectors emphasized their commitment to quality representation, transparency, and development for Osun State.
- With this move, only Femi Popoola of the All Progressives Congress remains as the lone opposition lawmaker in the Assembly.
