Oyo lawmaker dumps PDP for ADC

A lawmaker representing Ibadan NorthWest State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honorable Dawood Akanni Olalere, popularly known as D-Al-Ameen, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Olalere announced his resignation in a letter dated February 13, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of Ward 7, PDP, Ibadan North West Local Government, Ibadan.

He attributed his resignation to what he described as “long lingering and unresolvable division bedeviling the party.”

‎Olalere further noted that the move was in his best interest, aligned with his personal values, and in consideration of the interests of his supporters.

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In a video sighted by the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, the lawmaker was received in his constituency amidst singing, dancing, drumming and jubilations, with the supporters declaring their new port as the ADC.

When contacted, the Publicity Secretary, Oyo ADC, Bimbo Adelowo confirmed the development.

He said the defected lawmaker has already been received into the ADC fold by the state Chairman, Yinka Olona, at an event that was held at St Patrick Primary School, Abebi, Ibadan, alongside thousands of his supporters.

He said the implication of the defection for the party is that it would not only boost the membership strength of the party but would also show the seriousness of the party in the coming general election.

Adelowo said, “The Oyo State Chairman of ADC Alhaji Yinka Olona received Hon. Dawood Akanni Olalere the current member of Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North West State Constituency into ADC today 16th February 2026.

“He was received at St. Patrick Primary school Abebi, Ibadan. He led thousands of his supporters to join the ADC.

“With the defection, the party membership strength has received a boost as well as a seat at the State House of Assembly.

“Present at the declaration are the State Chairman of ADC, State Publicity Secretary- Barr. Bimpe Adelowo, Ibadan North West LGA Chairman, Ibadan South West LGA, Ibadan North LGA other party leaders, and Hon. Wale Afọláb, among others.