In a major political shift that is expected to have far-reaching effects on the political dynamics in Oluyole Local Government, Hon. Ogunsola John Olusina, a prominent leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and A House of Representatives Hopeful in the Local Government under PDP, has been able to successfully canvass members of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the same Local Government who are said to be in hundreds, and he led them in their scores, to the house of the Party Chairman in Oluyole Local Government, for their acceptance into People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and for their proper official orientation and induction process into PDP. This strategic move is likely to reshape the political framework of the area, setting the stage for a realignment of power.
Hon. Olusina, accompanied by the large number of the SDP members, met with the PDP Local Government Party Chairman, Hon. Mukaila Adegbola, to formalise the transition process of their defection and it was marked by a high-profile event, which also saw the presence of several notable figures from both parties.
The representatives of the SDP decampees who led their other members in the party to actualise the defection process, which was instrumentalised by Ogunsola John Olusina of PDP, are as follows:
Mr. Dauda Hamzat Awayewaserere, Chairman of Chairmen
Taiwo Lasisi, Women Leader of Oluyole Local Government
Local Government Leaders:
Mr. Muideen Muritala
Alhaji Dauda
Mrs. Taiwo
Mrs. Kayode
Mr. Alapinni Lukman
Mr. Salawu Samuel
Mr. Tijani Taofeek
Women Leaders from various wards:
Ward 1: Mrs. Olayiwola Ayobami
Ward 2: Mrs. Abosede Olayiwola
Ward 4: Mrs. Rebecca Dasofunjo
Ward 5: Mrs. Babatunde Edun
Ward 6: Mrs. Fatimo Shittu
Ward 7: Mrs. Fatimo Adebowale
Local Government Executives:
Mr. Olawale Akeem Babatunde – Financial Secretary
Mrs. Kayode Ajoke – Ex Officio
Mrs. Shittu Latifate – Auditor
Mrs. Afolabi E. W. – Ex Officio
Alhaji Agboola Dauda
Mr. Muideen Muritala
This event marked a significant milestone in the defection process, signalling the formal integration of the SDP members into the PDP fold. The political shift is expected to have considerable implications for the upcoming elections and could drastically alter the power dynamics within Oluyole Local Government.
The PDP Party Chairman, while he continues to acknowledge the good works of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, which he pronounced as the simple orchestration for the success of the efforts to win the SDP decampees, he said that PDP in Oyo State, being led by the indefatigable governor, will continue to be substance for growth and development of the citizens and a true reward for dividend of democracy. In his words, no other political party like PDP and no other leader as far as politics if concerned as of today’s Nigeria, than our amiable governor, His Excellency Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde. He said that the good work of the governor makes it an easy-win for Hon. Ogunsola John Olusina’s efforts, to canvass the members of the SDP into the People’s Democratic Party. He interrogated the SDP decampees and he promised to relate the development to the appropriate quarters, so that a day for their official induction into PDP will be communicated in due course. He appreciates the good efforts of Hon. Ogunsola John Olusina and his followers on the success of winning the SDP members into PDP.
With such a prominent leader making this bold move, the political trajectory in Oluyole Local Government is undoubtedly poised for new developments. This is a defining moment that many political analysts and residents will watch closely in the run-up to future elections.
Signed
Media aid to Hon. Ogunsola John Olusina
Former PDP House of Rep Aspirant and A House Rep Hopeful under PDP in Oluyole Federal Constituency.