Ogun: Ex-Ogun assembly minority, Adeleye, dumps PDP for APC

…declares for second term

Former Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Lukman Adeleye, has declared his intention to seek re-election as the lawmaker representing Odogbolu State Constituency in the Assembly.

Adeleye made the declaration at a gathering of party stakeholders, community leaders, and supporters in Odogbolu Local Government Area, where he was also formally received into the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The lawmaker, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in his Ibefun Ward, moved alongside thousands of supporters, including ward and local government leaders, in what observers described as a significant political shift in the constituency.

Speaking at the event, Adeleye said his decision to seek a second term was informed by the need to consolidate ongoing projects and expand development efforts across the constituency.

He expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for what he described as inclusive leadership.

“I believe I have garnered the necessary experience within my first term to do even more for our people,” he said.

Addressing concerns over his previous role as Minority Leader, Adeleye maintained that effective service to the people is more important than political titles.

“It is not about position; it is about the people. What is the essence of holding a position without tangible results? I have done so much for my people even while in opposition, and I believe being in the ruling party will enable me to do more,” he added.

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Projecting confidence ahead of the next election, the lawmaker said the APC would record a sweeping victory in Odogbolu, citing the party’s performance in the 2023 general election.

“In 2023, we won 170 out of 178 polling units in Odogbolu Local Government. This time around, the APC should expect a total victory,” he said.

Adeleye also pledged loyalty to the party, affirming his readiness to abide by its decision on the mode of primary election.

Meanwhile, the APC Chairman in Odogbolu Local Government, Muyiwa Idowu, described Adeleye as a responsive and people-oriented leader, expressing satisfaction with his defection to the party.

Similarly, the Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government, Babatunde Diya, represented by the Vice Chairman, Princess Olushola Adeyinka, commended Adeleye’s performance and urged constituents to support his re-election bid.

Also speaking, the Governor’s Liaison Officer in Odogbolu, Shuiab Ladejobi, expressed confidence in Adeleye’s capacity to deliver more dividends of democracy.

In his remarks, the Onirete of Irete Ijebu, Oba Abdulganiu Awokoya-Yesufu, described the lawmaker as a worthy ambassador of Odogbolu and offered prayers for his political success.

Dignitaries at the event included party leaders, executives, youth and women groups, as well as other stakeholders from across the local government area.