By Adekunle Oluwafunmilayo
In a major political realignment, scores of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwarts spanning eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) and the three senatorial districts of Ogun State have officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday 16, July 2026.
The defectors were formally received at the Senatorial Office in Ilaro, Yewa South LGA, following a high-level consultative meeting. The movement is a significant boost to the political family of the hosting Senator, who welcomed the new members with enthusiasm, citing their arrival as a testament to the growing strength and unity of the APC in the state.
The defection wave features several high-profile and prominent PDP leaders who have pledged their loyalty to the APC. Below is the breakdown of the key political figures who led their supporters to the new fold
The defectors, comprising grassroots mobilizers, party executives, and former candidates, crossed over from eight key local government areas from Imeko-Afon Ogun West Senatorial District, Alhaja Adejoke Ige – Former Vice Chairman of the PDP, Imeko-Afon LGA.
Defectors from Ogun Central Senatorial District Ifo and Ewekoro , Hon. Duro Azeez – PDP 2023 House of Assembly Candidate, Ewekoro LGA
Sarafa Alani – Former PDP Chairman, Ewekoro LGA, Hon.Babatunde Ismail – Former PDP Chairman, Itori Ward, Ewekoro LGA, Oluyemi Kayode – PDP Youth Leader, Ifo LGA and Amos Olusola – PDP Auditor, Ifo LGA
Defectors from Ogun East Senatorial District waving from Odogbolu, Ikenne, Remo North, Ijebu North, and Ijebu North-East: Awawu Sunday – PDP Public Relations Officer, Remo North LGA, Oyekangun Abiola – Collegiate Member of the PDP, Remo North LGA, Mrs. Kike Adeyemo, Sanya Onaneye, Abiodun Kazeem, & Hon. Olufemi Olutayo – Remo North LGA, Hon. Yinusa Fatai Olalekan, Ogbeni Adekoya Olusanya, & Hon. Damilola Oyekangun – Ikenne LGA, Mrs. Ogunaike More Blessing, Pastor Adekoya Idowu, & Comrade Abiodun Amusan – Odogbolu LGA, Oluwole Sanya & Kunle Ogunbanwo – Ijebu North LGA and Dr. Bukonla Olu Daniels – Ijebu North-East LGA
Speaking during the reception, the host Senator expressed deep joy and extended a hearty welcome to the new APC members.
"It is with joy and a hearty welcome that I received these scores of Ogun PDP stalwarts into the APC and my political family. Their decision to join us after our consultative meeting reinforces our commitment to inclusive governance and the collective progress of Ogun State."
Political analysts suggest that this influx of opposition leaders—particularly key party executives and former legislative candidatesposes a severe blow to the PDP's structure in Ogun State ahead of future electoral cycles, while further consolidating the APC’s dominance across the three senatorial zones.
