Six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers, led by Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, include Dickson Awolaja, Lawal Samsudeen, Waliu Owode, Oluseun Adesanya, and Damilare Bello, representing various constituencies across the state.
Their defection was formally announced during plenary after Speaker Oludaisi Elemide read their joint letter at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
In the letter, the lawmakers cited ongoing internal crises within the PDP, which they said have “increasingly hindered the effective and adequate political engagements.”
They explained that their move to the APC was driven by the desire to align with a more progressive platform capable of delivering better results for their constituents.
“We remain resolute in our commitment to our legislative duties as well as improved welfare and overall development of our constituents,” the letter read.
“We must also use this opportunity to appreciate the leadership and members of the House for their support and cooperation.
“Kindly accept this letter as our official notification and accord it the necessary recognition in line with established legislative protocols.”