Fadahunsi, Fadeyi, Wole Oke, Others Defect To APC In Osun

Five members of the National Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were officially received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday at a grand reception organised to receive them and endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term.

The new members, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, (Osun East), Senator Olabiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), Hon Taofeek Ajilesoro (Ife Central/East/ North/South/Federal constituency), Hon, Omirin Olusanya (Atakumosa East/ Atakumosa West/Ilesa East/Ilesa West Federal constituency) and Hon Wole Oke (Obokun/Oriade federal Constituency) pledged their loyalty and determination to make a positive impact on their new party.

Receiving them into the APC fold, the minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, assured them of equal opportunities with old members adding that their decision to join PDP will enhance their resolve to reclaim Osun and return dignity to governance.

He noted that President Bola Tinubu has done excellently well in all sectors through his Renewed Hope Agenda thus laying a solid foundation for a better Nigeria adding that for continuity, they have come out to endorse him for a second term in office.

The state party leader charged leaders and members of the party to go back to their communities, ward and polling units to tell their people that light of progress has returned to Osun saying that they should be informed that APC is stronger, united and determined.

In his remarks, the party flag bearer in the 2026 governorship election in the state, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), expressed confidence that with the defection of the political giants, victory is further assured come August 8.

“Your decision to join the progressive fold at this critical moment in the history of our dear state is not only courageous but timely.

“By your action today, you have demonstrated your true commitment to the good people of Osun. In you, we see again, that nothing is too much to sacrifice for the greater good of our people.

“Therefore, as we prepare earnestly for the 2026 and 2027 elections, your entry into our party strengthens our collective resolve and broadens the base of experience, influence, and grassroots connection needed to secure victory for the good people of Osun,” Oyebamiji posited.