MASS DEFECTION ROCKS OSUN APC AS THEIR LEADERS DEFECT TO PDP IN ILESA EAST

MASS DEFECTION ROCKS OSUN APC AS THEIR LEADERS DEFECT TO PDP IN ILESA EAST The recent collapse of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with its leadership defecting to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ilesa East, marks a significant political shift in the region. This move underscores a growing momentum for the PDP in anticipation of the 2026 gubernatorial election. On Sunday, March 24th, 2024, key figures within the Osun APC, including party chairmen, ward executives, and local government officials, made a decisive move to renounce their ties with the APC and unite with the ruling PDP. Their decision was fueled by a recognition of Governor Ademola Adeleke's notable achievements within less than two years of assuming office, contrasting sharply with what they termed as the "wastefulness" of the APC's twelve-year tenure. The leader of the defectors highlighted Governor Adeleke's impactful governance as a catalyst for their alle...