Mass Defection Hits PDP as Makinde Loyalists Exit
On Thursday, a significant defection occurred within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) as loyalists of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced their exit from the party. This move follows months of internal disputes within the PDP, with factions reportedly aligning with either Governor Makinde or Minister Nyesom Wike.
Among the prominent figures who resigned are gubernatorial aspirant Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, Special Adviser on Security Fatai Owoseni, and Akeem Olatunji, the Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area. Other notable defectors include Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly Abiodun Fadeyi and members of the House of Representatives Anthony Adepoju, Abass Adigun, and Adedeji Olajide Fadeyi.
The defectors cited the ongoing internal crisis within the PDP as detrimental to governance and expressed the need for a political environment that allows citizens to enjoy good governance. Reports indicate that Makinde's loyalists are preparing to leave the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Politics Nigeria. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Politics Nigeria
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Mass Defection Hits Oyo PDP as Makinde Loyalists Leave
Six Oyo Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APM
Makinde Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP Ahead of 2027 Elections
APC Claims Makinde and Supporters Set Date to Leave PDP
PDP Chieftain Kunle Ayorinde Defects to APC Over Access Issues
Oyo Assembly Majority Leader Sanjo Adedoyin Resigns from PDP
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
