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The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 election in Ogun State, Adekunle Akinlade, on Tuesday, announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

This is coming barely a week after he resigned his hip from the main opposition party, PDP.

Akinlade, aka Triple A, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, last week Monday, explained that he left PDP following a “persistent and unresolved internal crises” within the state chapter of the PDP.

The former House of Representatives member and the governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) during the 2019 election had left the APC in the build up to the 2023 election.

Akinlade was granted a waiver when he ed PDP and ran as the Deputy Governorship Candidate to the party’s Ladi Adebutu who lost to Governor Dapo Abiodun of APC.

Speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta on Tuesday, Akinlade announced that he’s ing the APC alongside his loyalists from the PDP.

He said the decision was taken unanimously after a meeting held on Tuesday with the agreement to align with Governor Dapo Abiodun as the leader of the party.

Akinlade said PDP’s crisis has gone beyond redemption.

He said “The whole APM family that went to PDP with me, we have all decided that we are going back to APC and by tonight or tomorrow we will try to meet with the Governor and once we have met with the Governor, we will tell him about the decision we have made today that we are back home.

“We believe that the family will have an open hand to accommodate us back into the fold. Governor Dapo Abiodun is the leader of the party, we are going to align with that leadership. Aremo Olusegun Osoba is the father of party, we will align with that.

“So, we will align with the party fully and whoever is a member of the party who falls into that leadership, we will work with that person.”

Speaking on the planned coalition by major political figures, he described those behind the move as group of vindictive and ambitious politicians who have nothing to offer Nigeria.

He said many of the proponents of coalition are former governors, ministers and government officials who hungry for powers and financial privileges they enjoyed while in government.

https://dailytrust.com/pdp-deputy-govship-candidate-defects-to-apc-in-ogun/#google_vignette

He was Amosun's candidate.

Obi's coming.

Those decamping to APC from PDP are doing so primarily because of the uncertainty hanging over the PDP.

Even PDP Governors are fretting because they're not sure if PDP will not be embroiled in complicated and entangled legal warfare that may result in the PDP not being able to field candidates.

And even if they're able to field candidates, elected PDP candidates may still be tossed out of office enmass if the courts determine that the wrong faction conducted their primaries, for example.

This is a big dilemma for PDP politicians.

He's back home. A cool dude with lots of followers, he gave PDP a lot of push ar the last Guber election, it was so close, a tiny margin. Adebutu knew this man is heavy, he dumped Abati like a hot potato. Amosu wanted him so bad and politics happened to him. He has acknowledged Abiodun and Osoba as his leaders, so Amosun takes a backseat. It shows he's now ready to work with the party. However, there's a certain senator waiting in the wings.


-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
He's back home. A cool dude with lots of followers, he gave PDP a lot of push ar the last Guber election, it was so close, a tiny margin. Adebutu knew this man is heavy, he dumped Abati like a hot potato. Amosu wanted him so bad and politics happened to him. He has acknowledged Abiodun and Osoba as his leaders, so Amosun takes a backseat. It shows he's now ready to work with the party. However, there's a certain senator waiting in the wings.

-Kiss the truth!

He wants to contest Ogun 2027 Guber elections. He's from Ogun West.

Yayi is looking at him and gnashing his teeth.

MrMcJay:


He wants to contest Ogun 2027 Guber elections. He's from Ogun West.

Yayi is looking at him and gnashing his teeth.

yayi will get the ticket.

MrMcJay:


He wants to contest Ogun 2027 Guber elections. He's from Ogun West.

Yayi is looking at him and gnashing his teeth.

Lol, he knows a journey man will not get that ticket, make e just jejely collect appointment and try his luck next time.


-Kiss the truth!

Yes oooo everybody should decamp to APC. Let’s play the one party system game. I pity already existing member of APC in that state

The breeze of defection is still blowing

Okay, while Obi keeps struggling to take pictures with footballers and blaming Tinubu for his party having two different chairmen, he has their phone numbers but is clueless about calling them and negotiating the progress of the party. Even his influencers are departing weekly. So far, so good, 2027 looks like a very loud victory for Tinubu. Everyone is aligning; it's becoming embarrassing. Like the 5-0 win of PSG.

Jumping upandan. I know him. They can't survive without politics.

Akinlade is the most unstable politician to ever come out of Ogun State in recent time.

Jumping from one party to another is now his trademark

Abeg, 2025 is shaping up to be a record year of political transfers. Defect/defections sounds too dramatic.

I in 2019, Ogun state APC rally was so hot, they were throwing objects on the podium where Buhari was seated, security had to whisk him away. In politics, there's no permanent enemies, just know how to play your game logically.

zero8zero:


https://dailytrust.com/pdp-deputy-govship-candidate-defects-to-apc-in-ogun/#google_vignette

season of defection

Eriokanmi:
Jumping upandan. I know him. They can't survive without politics.

Peter obi jumped from Apuga to pdp and later jumped from pdp to elu p. Meaning gringory can't survive without politics.

Amosun technically spoil this wan political career

Richtaiwo:

Peter obi jumped from Apuga to pdp and later jumped from pdp to elu p. Meaning gringory can't survive without politics.

Tinubu is already taking over everywhere with
a dubious approach. Lets see who’s going to suffer the consequences of no credible opposition. I’m already an APC member, as my oga Governor Sheriff and I’m waiting for Obi. Those of you in APC will be the ones that will cry later.

This is a typical Naija mentally to abandon a sinking ship for selfish reasons and tomorrow when PDP becomes the trendy party they then switch back. This people have no loyalty to anyone and this should already tell you the character of such people. What is coming is bigger than APC or any party and even the LP , people are tired, hungry and fed up and above all else people are more enlightened. 2027 will shock many people and shake the country as a whole, with this trajectory 2027 will be what will break or make Nigeria great.

MrMcJay:


He wants to contest Ogun 2027 Guber elections. He's from Ogun West.

Yayi is looking at him and gnashing his teeth.

Yayi is Tinubu's anointed one

Richtaiwo:

Peter obi jumped from Apuga to pdp and later jumped from pdp to elu p. Meaning gringory can't survive without politics.

What you should research about is the reason for the jumping. You can’t and shouldn’t compare Obi to this hungry politicians that their only source of livelihood is egunje from Abuja

DeLaRue:
Those decamping to APC from PDP are doing so primarily because of the uncertainty hanging over the PDP.

Very correct 💯

See miserable comments coming from OBI slaves.

Let's OBI decamp of LP as planned and you will see them heaping praises on him


Mad hypocrites

Konjiboii:


What you should research about is the reason for the jumping. You can’t and shouldn’t compare Obi to this hungry politicians that their only source of livelihood is[b] egunje from Abuja

What is the reason for OBI dumping APGA of your beloved ojukwu?


What made him dumped PDP for LP?


Yen yen yen ...dont compare peter obi,you people will just assumed other people switch off their brain like you people do when politics is involved peter OBI[/b]

Atiku is all about his ambition not building the party.

KennethOkonkwo:

What is the reason for OBI dumping APGA of your beloved ojukwu?


What made him dumped PDP for LP?


Yen yen yen ...dont compare peter obi,you people will just assumed other people switch off their brain like you people do when politics is involved peter OBI[/b]

Peter Obi left the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2014, citing several reasons, though the decision was multifaceted and sparked varied interpretations. His primary stated reason was the desire to participate in national politics as a “competitor” rather than a “spectator,” believing that ing a national party like the PDP would allow him to contribute more effectively to Nigeria’s progress. He emphasized that his move was not solely due to internal issues within APGA but rather a strategic choice to align with a platform that could amplify his influence on national affairs.
However, other sources suggest additional factors. Some reports indicate that Obi was “deliberately chased out” of APGA due to internal conflicts and discomfort with his presence among certain party leaders, particularly under the istration of then-Anambra Governor Willie Obiano. Critics, including a factional APGA governorship candidate, accused Obi of contributing to the party’s internal crises through alleged dishonesty, claiming his exit as Board of Trustees (BoT) chairman and subsequent defection damaged APGA’s reputation. Additionally, APGA’s national chairman at the time, Victor Oye, claimed Obi had vowed never to leave APGA, suggesting that his departure broke a significant commitment, which some framed as a moral or political betrayal.
On the other hand, PDP leaders in the South-East, including figures like Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, actively courted Obi, praising his integrity, leadership, and stabilizing influence, which they believed made him a valuable asset to the PDP. They argued that his defection aligned with a collective vision for a united South-East political front under one party to better serve regional interests.
Critics, such as former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, viewed Obi’s move as opportunistic, labeling him as “nomadic” for switching parties, suggesting a lack of ideological consistency. Posts on X also reflect this sentiment, with some s calling his move hypocritical, given his earlier criticisms of the PDP’s governance in Anambra before ing APGA, only to later re the PDP.
In summary, Obi’s defection was driven by a mix of personal ambition to engage in national politics, internal APGA conflicts, and encouragement from PDP leaders. However, it was met with criticism from some APGA loyalists and political observers who questioned his motives and commitment.







Peter Obi left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Labour Party (LP) in May 2022 due to a combination of internal party issues and strategic political calculations. His primary stated reason was that “recent developments” within the PDP made it “practically impossible to continue participating and making constructive contributions,” citing conflicts with his personal principles and values. Specifically, Obi pointed to widespread bribery and vote-buying during the PDP’s presidential primary, as well as the influence of a party clique working against him. He also expressed frustration with the PDP’s decision to abandon its zoning policy, which he and his ers believed favored a northern candidate over a southern one, particularly from the South-East, where Obi hails from.
Additionally, Obi reportedly realized he had little chance of securing the PDP presidential ticket due to a last-minute deal between Atiku Abubakar and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, which tilted the primaries in Atiku’s favor. Governor Nyesom Wike claimed Obi’s exit was prompted by moves within the PDP to keep power in the north, contrary to Obi’s advocacy for a southern presidency. Obi himself emphasized that ing the Labour Party aligned with his vision of transforming Nigeria from a consumption-based to a production-based economy, as he viewed the LP as synonymous with workers, development, and unity.
Critics, including some X s, labeled his move as opportunistic or indicative of political inconsistency, pointing to his history of switching parties (from APGA to PDP to LP). However, his ers, particularly the youth-driven “Obidient” movement, saw his defection as a principled stand against the PDP’s transactional politics, with some believing he was pushed out for refusing to bribe delegates. Obi’s decision was also influenced by encouragement from political elders, possibly from the Yoruba region, who backed his move to the LP to disrupt the dominance of the PDP and APC.
In summary, Obi’s defection was driven by internal PDP conflicts, including vote-buying and a perceived northern bias, alongside his strategic aim to pursue his presidential ambition on a platform more aligned with his values and with broader appeal among Nigeria’s youth and disaffected voters.

PDAPC is how a reality.

zero8zero:


https://dailytrust.com/pdp-deputy-govship-candidate-defects-to-apc-in-ogun/#google_vignette

It's finished!

This guy na mumuus for ing the party that rigged him out in 2019 when he contested under APM. He won that governorship election but federal power rigged him out.