A former Deputy Governorship candidate on the now-defunct All Nigerian Peoples’ Party (ANPP) in Ekiti State, Stephen Abiodun Ojo, has switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
Naija News understands that Ojo, along with 3,000 members of the ANPP from across the state, was welcomed by the Ekiti APC Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, on Thursday in Ilupeju-Ekiti, located in the Oye local government area.
In a statement on behalf of the new members, Ojo explained that their decision to join the APC was motivated by the significant achievements and developmental progress made under the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
“Its like coming home and one cannot but join a progressive train to contribute my quota to the development of the party and the state.I am happy to join the train of his excellency and i want to assure the party of my commitment, loyalty and love for thr BAO second term agenda.
“I have come with over 3000 followers to join the APC and i can boastly announce that the party is on course to win the next guber election with a landslide victory,” he added.
The APC Publicity Secretary welcomed the defectors and praised their decision to join the party, affirming that they had made a wise choice.
Dipe guaranteed the defectors that they would be treated fairly, emphasizing that the APC is an inclusive party that offers an equal opportunity for all members, whether they are newcomers or long-standing members.
“On behalf of the National Chairman of our great party, APC, I welcome you and your followers to this great party. I want to assure you that you have come to the right party and the welfarism of you and your followers remains our top priority.
“The progressives party is your home and you can be rest assured our party is on course for the repositioning of the state,” Dipe said.
In his remark, former Chairman of the party and Elder statesman, High Chief Jide Awe, assured the decampees of equal opportunities in the party.
The Special Adviser on political matters to the Governor said that the defection was a major boost to the APC ahead of the 2026 governorship, saying there was no opposition to the broom party in Ekiti.
“Otunba Stephen Abiodun Ojo is a golden name and with what we see here today, the acceptance is massive and it is a testament to the fact that he has a good reputation in his community and such personality is a good addition to our great party,” he added.
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