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APC Receives Defecting PDP Lawmaker in Ondo State

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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo formally received the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last governorship election, Hon. Festus Akingbaso, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Akingbaso, a lawmaker representing the Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency, had announced his defection to the APC on the floor of the National Assembly two months ago. Thousands of PDP members from the federal constituency were present at the event, which took place at the state capital.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hon. Festus Akingbaso, a PDP deputy governorship candidate, defected to the APC at the National Assembly, citing President Bola Tinubu's track record of achievements as the reason for his decision.
  • Akingbaso was welcomed to the APC by Governor Aiyedatiwa and the party leadership in Ondo State, with promises of support for his efforts to bring governance closer to the people.
  • The defection of Akingbaso and other PDP members has led to a prediction that Idanre/Ifedore will record 100% votes for APC in the future.
  • Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed satisfaction with President Tinubu's reforms and promised that Ondo State will support the President's Renewed Hope Agenda.
  • Dr. Kola Ademujimi, Chief of Staff to former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu and pledged support for Governor Aiyedatiwa to ensure the President's re-election.

Statistics:

  • 100% of Idanre/Ifedore is predicted to vote for APC in the future following the defection of Akingbaso.
  • 2 months had passed since Akingbaso announced his defection to APC at the National Assembly.
  • Thousands of PDP members from Idanre/Ifedore were present at the event.

Sources:

  • [Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo]
  • [Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)]
  • [All Progressives Congress (APC)]
  • [President Bola Tinubu]
  • [Senator Niyi Adegbomire]
  • [Executive Director, Corporate Services of NDDC, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde]
  • [Member representing Akure North/South federal constituency, Hon. Derin Adesida]
  • [Ondo state commissioner for women affairs and social development, Dr Seun Osemaye]

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