Yesterday was new chapter in the history of APC Oyo state chapter, as the party received defectors into progressive family, which took place at the historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan, tagged "Mother of Defecting".
The defectors were received by the party chairman in Oyo state, Oke. In his remarks, he welcome all of them to the progressive fold.
The National leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu, on saturday said the party was on the path to becoming the only party in Oyo state after welcoming a former Governor of the state, Adebayo Alao-Akala, and other politicians to the APC.
The other politicians who defected to the party included a former Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Taofeek Arapaja; a former PDP governorship candidate, Teslim Folarin; a former secretary to the Oyo state government, Ayodele Adigun; aformer chairman, Oluyole LGA, Kehinde Olaosebikan; and the only PDP member in the House of Representatives from the state, Dokun Odebunmi.
Also at the rally were the South-West National Vice Chairman of the party, Pius Akinyelure; Osun state Governor, Rauf Aregbesola; Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu; and a former Governor of Ekiti state Segun Oni.
Tinubu said the APC had a stainless kitchen and was ready to accommodate many cooks.
"We have a stainless kitchen and we can accommodate as many cooks as possible. We love those bigwigs and we can accommodate them all. You can see that the opposition has finished in Oyo state. Today is important for us because it is the birthday of Governor Abiola Ajimobi - and things that have never happen in the history of Oyo state have started happening".
"I thank God that my friend, Alao Akala and the others for seeing the light. All of you who joined the party will also join in building it. The APC house is great for all of us. We are proud of you for joining us. APC is the only progressive party in Nigeria and Africa". He said.
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He pointed out that it has become very clear that APC would win in 2019.
While welcoming the defectors in their separate remarks, Aregbesola and Akeredolu said that the resources and experiences of the individuals would be useful to build a more formidable party ahead of the 2019 general elections.
Odebunmi said as the only elected PDP officer from Oyo State, his defection to the APC signaled its final death.
The lawmaker said he has found out that only the APC and Ajimobi have good programme for youths.
Alao-Akala said dynamism in politics requires that politicians move with time.
He opines: “To God be the glory. I am moving with time. There is dynamism in politics. We have only one party now in Oyo State. To God be the glory. There is no more PDP in Oyo State. Everywhere, it is APC. By God’s Grace, Oyo State is now fully APC. I thank Governor Ajimobi for making all the defection possible.
“He opened his arms all the way and supported efforts to bring people into the fold. By God’s grace, all the defectors have worked under me. The room Ajimobi gave us made all these possible. We shall work with him to move the party forward. We shall be good party members.”
Ajimobi described the event as one of the unprecedented incidents marking his tenure.
He called on politicians to forgive themselves of past sins and assured that they will not regret joining the APC.
Akala, Arapaja, Folarin and Odebunmi later held the APC flag and waved it to the crowd as a seal of their membership of the party.
APC Chairman in Oyo State, Chief Akin Oke welcomed the defectors, saying they should feel at home.
He said the presence of national officers and the governors at the welcome rally was significant.
While welcoming the defectors in their separate remarks, Aregbesola and Akeredolu said that the resources and experiences of the individuals would be useful to build a more formidable party ahead of the 2019 general elections.Odebunmi said as the only elected PDP officer from Oyo State, his defection to the APC signaled its final death.
The lawmaker said he has found out that only the APC and Ajimobi have good programme for youths.Alao-Akala said dynamism in politics requires that politicians move with time.
He opines: “To God be the glory. I am moving with time. There is dynamism in politics. We have only one party now in Oyo State. To God be the glory. There is no more PDP in Oyo State. Everywhere, it is APC. By God’s Grace, Oyo State is now fully APC. I thank Governor Ajimobi for making all the defection possible.
“He opened his arms all the way and supported efforts to bring people into the fold. By God’s grace, all the defectors have worked under me. The room Ajimobi gave us made all these possible. We shall work with him to move the party forward. We shall be good party members.”
Ajimobi described the event as one of the unprecedented incidents marking his tenure.
He called on politicians to forgive themselves of past sins and assured that they will not regret joining the APC.
Akala, Arapaja, Folarin and Odebunmi later held the APC flag and waved it to the crowd as a seal of their membership of the party.
APC Chairman in Oyo State, Chief Akin Oke welcomed the defectors, saying they should feel at home.
He said the presence of national officers and the governors at the welcome rally was significant.
Meanwhile, in Igboho headquarter of Orelope Local Government, Hon. Lukman Balogun; Alani Al-Wajud; and Hon Musliu Foripamo led others to Progressive train and were received and welcome by APC chairman in the Local government, Wahab Alade; local government caretaker chairman, Hon Samuel Okunlade Ododo and other leaders of the party in the area.
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