This move is coming ahead of the November 16 governorship election.
Led by APC chieftain Alhaji Yusuf Abdulateef, the defectors cited poor leadership and governance as the primary reasons for their move.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Alhaji Yusuf Abdulateef expressed frustration over the state of leadership in Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole.
He pledged to support PDP candidate, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, in the upcoming election, emphasizing that the defection symbolized a break from “bondage.”
He said:
Abdulateef revealed that attempts were made by APC officials to convince him to stay in the party, offering large sums of money.
However, he resisted the temptation, stating that his loyalty lies with the suffering masses.
He said:
Olorogun Eddy Olafeso, chairman of Ondo PDP campaign council, warmly welcomed the defectors into the party.
He commended them for their bold decision and assured them that their move would play a crucial role in securing victory for the PDP in the upcoming election.
He also announced the appointment of Alhaji Sheu Agba as Chairman of Mobilization for the Ondo South Senatorial District campaign council, further solidifying PDP’s efforts in the region.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has said the party would use its template in the Edo state governorship election to win the November 16 election in Ondo state.
Ganduje also disclosed that the party would use the same template to win Anambra, which is currently under the control of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and other states in the South East in future elections.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
