The Osun State Deputy Governor, Mr. Benedict Alabi on Saturday received four defecting leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and others to the All Progressives Congress at Ikire the capital of Irewole Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Olaniyi Ajibola quoted the defectors as saying they took the decision out of their conviction that the administration of Adegboyega Oyetolas is committed to people’s welfare and security, as well as massive infrastructural transformation.
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According to Ajibola, among the PDP leaders who defected are the women leader in ward 5 of the council area, Mrs. Alimat Akinwemimo, the former P.R.O of the PDP in ward 10, Mr. Ambaliyu Adiza, another chieftain of the party in the area, Mrs. Bola Akinpelu among many others.
Receiving the defectors at his country home in Ikire Alabi said: “I want to commend you for making this courageous decision to follow the right path after distinguishing between inclusive governance and deceit.
“I want to assure you that the Adegboyega Oyetola-led administration will never let you down in any way, we shall continue to make you happy and build a better future for our coming generations.”
He reiterated the resolve of the present administration in the state to transform all strata of the Osun economy and restore the hope of a better future.