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Mass PDP Defection Boosts APC Control in Ondo State

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Festus Akingbaso defection to APC marks major political shift in Ondo. PDP lawmaker joins with thousands, boosting APC ahead of 2027 elections

Festus Akingbaso Defection has triggered a significant political shift in Ondo State, as the House of Representatives member for Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, July 31.

Also read: Senator Husain Celebrates Oyetola’s Strategic Leadership for APC’s 2026 Success

Akingbaso’s defection, along with thousands of supporters, was formally received in Idanre town by the Deputy Governor, Olayide Adelami, who represented Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa at the high-profile event.

Adelami praised the lawmaker as a “worthy son” of the constituency and declared that his decision was a powerful endorsement of APC leadership at both the state and national levels.

“With him and his supporters on board, we can now say APC controls Idanre and Ifedore 100 per cent,” Adelami declared.

He also urged new members to fully support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing the importance of grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 re-election campaign.

Though Akingbaso is yet to release a formal statement, political insiders suggest that more defections from the PDP in the constituency may follow soon.

Also read: PDP Slams ADC Coalition as Ill-Fated Political Venture

The Festus Akingbaso defection is widely seen as a turning point that could consolidate APC’s dominance in the region ahead of coming elections.

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Husain Reaffirms Loyal Stand, Urges Calm in APC Primary

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Senator Husain reaffirms loyal stand as the APC prepares to decide its Osun governorship primary, urging calm and unity among supporters

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“We will get it right with security,” Obasa …As Progressive Governors’ Forum Passes Vote of Confidence on President Tinubu

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Despite the pervasive insecurity around the country, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has affirmed that with the support of all Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would get it right with his concerted reengineering of the nation’s security architecture.

Speaking at the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting held Saturday, December 6, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Obasa said he did not doubt that President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government, would do all that they can to ensure that they secure the life and property of every Nigerian.

According to Obasa, “We have seen the president in action and how he is innovating and working hard to resolve our many challenges especially insecurity and we believe he will get it done. He’s still the man that can do it. That is why we must do everything within our powers to ensure that he is returned in 2027.”

Speaker Obasa teed off with robust commendations for the governors for their shared dedication and commitment to helping President Tinubu resolve Nigeria’s insecurity problem.

He urged them to galvanise their people when they return to their various states to be a part of the solution to Nigeria’s security challenge, and not stay aloof.

Speaker Obasa added that security is not just about the governors, “It is about everybody. We must all be involved in fighting this problem. We must give the President all the support that we can so that he will succeed in his attempts to redirect the trajectory of Nigeria.”

The PGF had converged on Lagos between December 5 and 6 for a meeting convened by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State, and hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

In a communique read by Governor Uzodinma, the governors passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu’s administration, and pledged support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and re-election in 2027.

The Forum, according to Governor Uzodinma, reviewed the security situation across the country and expressed appreciation for the improved coordination between federal, state, and local security structures, as well as the courage and sacrifices of security agencies and community volunteers. They also resolved to strengthen local security architecture in all the states.

Governor Uzodinma said that their two-day engagement provided an opportunity to review the nation’s current trajectory, deepen coordination among the governors, and reaffirm their firm support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

“The PGF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to stabilizing the economy, strengthening national security, and laying the foundations of sustainable growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

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President Tinubu nominates Ibok-Ete Ibas, Ita Enang, Chioma Ohakim, and Abdulrahman Dambazau as non-career ambassadors for Senate approval

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