As the 2027 general elections draw closer, hundreds of former Social Democratic Party (SDP) members have officially joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State.
The defectors were warmly received by John Ogunsola, a PDP chieftain and aspirant for the House of Representatives, who attributed their decision to Governor Seyi Makinde’s transformational leadership and progressive policies.
Ogunsola assured the new members of full integration into the party, urging unity among both old and new members as the PDP prepares for the upcoming elections.
“Let us welcome them wholeheartedly and work together to drive progress in our state,” he said.
At the reception, Mukaila Adegbola, PDP chairman for Oluyole Local Government, applauded the defectors for their bold move, describing the PDP as a party committed to growth, development, and the true dividends of democracy.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Dauda Hamsat Awayewaserere cited Governor Makinde’s impactful governance as the key reason for their switch, assuring the PDP leadership of their loyalty and commitment. He also hinted that more SDP members were likely to follow suit in the coming weeks.
The new members pledged to strengthen the PDP’s grassroots presence across the state, vowing to play an active role in the party’s success.
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