2027: Akinlade, Ogundele, Other PDP/APM Stalwarts Meet Abiodun, Set For Formal Defection To APC

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State is set to formally receive some notable members of the opposition from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general polls.

This is coming after Governor Dapo Abiodun had on Monday welcomed the defectors led by the former State PDP Chairman, Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele and 2019 APM Governorship Candidate, Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital.

Other prominent members of the delegation include former member of the state house of Assembly, Hon. Olowo Fuja, Dr. Ekelojumati and several influential grassroots mobilizers from various local government areas.

Newsreporter observed that the development is a notable political shift in the state prior to their anticipated formal alignment with the APC ahead of the 2027 general polls.

Source closed to the meeting said the meeting was characterized as both cordial and strategic, signaling a pivotal moment in the political reconfiguration ahead of upcoming polls.

Governor Abiodun expressed his appreciation for the delegation's commitment to fostering unity within Ogun State, highlighting the APC's dedication to inclusive governance and sustainable development.

"This is not merely a political maneuver; it is a patriotic decision aimed at consolidating progress, promoting stability, and building a future of shared prosperity for our people," he stated.

Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele, while speaking on behalf of the delegation, commend Abiodun's open-door leadership and the transformative initiatives being implemented across the state.

The former PDP Chairman affirmed that the visit marks a significant step toward solidifying their decision to join the APC.

On his part, Hon. Akinlade, who was former member of the House of Representatives, reiterated the group's intention to enhance the APC's mission and contribute to the ongoing growth and peace of Ogun State.

The delegation is set to make their formal declaration and integration into the APC in the forthcoming weeks, a development that promises to strengthen the ruling party and highlights Governor Abiodun's emerging role as a unifying force within Nigeria's political arena.