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Ondo State Governor Receives Defected Lawmaker, Former PDP Members

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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State received Hon. Festus Akingbaso, a defected lawmaker from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with thousands of PDP members from the Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor hailed Akingbaso's defection as a momentous event that has changed the political landscape of the state. Aiyedatiwa assured the lawmaker and other new entrants that they would not regret their decision to join the APC, citing the party's reforms under President Tinubu's leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hon. Festus Akingbaso, a defected lawmaker from the PDP, was received by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa along with thousands of PDP members from the Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency who joined the APC.
  • Akingbaso was elected into the National Assembly on the platform of the PDP and announced his defection on the floor of the National Assembly.
  • Governor Aiyedatiwa assured the lawmaker and other new entrants that they would not regret their decision to join the APC and expressed satisfaction with the reforms of President Tinubu-led government.
  • The federal constituency of Idanre/Ifedore is expected to record 100 percent votes for the APC following Akingbaso's defection.
  • President Bola Tinubu's track record of achievements over the years inspired Akingbaso to join the APC.
  • Over 100 PDP members from the Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency defected to the APC, along with Akingbaso.

Statistics:

  • 100 percent: The projected votes for the APC in the Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency following Akingbaso's defection.
  • 1: The number of current lawmakers from the opposition PDP in the Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency.
  • 2: The number of years Akingbaso has witnessed the giant strides of President Tinubu at the top level.

Sources:

  • "Ondo State APC Receives Defected Lawmaker, Former PDP Members." Vanguard News. 27 Sept. 2023.
  • "Ondo APC Celebrates Defection of Hon. Akingbaso from PDP." The Guardian Nigeria.
  • "Akingbaso Defects from PDP to APC." Punch News.

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