Notable chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Akoko North East local government area of Ondo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress(APC) ahead of next week’s governorship election.
Those that decamped were a former House of Representatives member for Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency, Hon. Stephen Olemija; a former Chairman of Akoko North East and candidate of the PDP in the last House of Representatives by-election in the constituency, Lekan Bada and Momoh Mufu, also known as Apongan.
They were received into the APC by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who led the party on a campaign tour.
Aiyedatiwa, whose campaign team visited Iboropa, Akunnu and Ikare Akoko, said the crowd from the communities was a testament to the positive impact his administration has made.
At Ikare Akoko, headquarters of the local government, Governor Aiyedatiwa received royal blessings from the Olukare of Ikare, Oba Akadiri Momoh and the Owa-Ale of Iyometa Ikare, Oba Adeleke Adegbite.
He assured the monarchs that their requests would be incorporated into the 2025 budget.
According to him, “I am truly humbled by the incredible show of support from the people of Ikare. Your commitment to our vision for a better Ondo State fills me with immense pride. Ikare has always been a beacon of progress, and your loyalty reassures us that our efforts are being recognised and valued.”
He said his administration has made improvements in infrastructure, agriculture, and education.
“We have achieved so much together, from upgrading our roads to enhancing agriculture and investing in our schools, but our work is far from over. With your continued support on November 16, we can deliver even more transformation and development,” he stressed.
