The Action Democratic Party (ADP) governorship candidate in the Ekiti State 2022 governorship election, Erelu Kemi Elebute-Halle has dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
She said her decision to leave the party was personal after reviewing the last election and consulted widely with stakeholders.
Elebute-Halle, it would be recalled scored a total of 3,495 votes in the 2022 governorship poll to take fifth position.
She disclosed that she was approached by many political party but settled for APC which she described as a family that cares and that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has shown her love and respect beyond expectation.
Elebute-Halle made the announcement yesterday in Ado Ekiti during the inauguration of new Chairman of ADP in State, Mr. Ayodeji Ojo held at the party secretariat.
Elebute-Halle noted that the new Chairman had served the party diligently for eight years adding that she can attest to his ability to take the party to an enviable height.
Speaking further on why she is joining APC, the former governorship aspirant said that APC celebrated and supported her during her father’s burial.
Declaring that she is not interested in struggling for the governorship ticket with Governor Oyebanji she said “I decided to join APC because of the love I have received from Governor Oyebanji and because I believe in the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I am leaving but not leaving you, I will be ready to support you at any time you need me, I urge you to remain United and work hard to sustain the party.
“I am one of the major financier of ADP and I will continue to support the party irrespective of whether I stay or leave.
She called on all ADP members to join hands with the new Chairman to build the party and make it stronger.
Members of the ADP including the chairman appreciated her contribution to the growth of the party and she will be missed.
