The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State have lost members in large number to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general elections.
According to reports, the governorship candidate of APC, Senator Teslim Folarin, and Oyo Central Senatorial candidate, Dr. Yunus Akintunde received the defectors at Elekuro High School, Ogbere, Ibadan in Ona-Ara Local Government area of the state.
While welcoming the new members, the Chairman, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, assured them of fairness and equity in the party.
He said, “I welcome you to our great party, APC, as new members, and assure you of all rights accrued to the rest of our members.
“We will ensure that you benefit from every opportunity regarding the welfare of members without sentiments.” he assured.
Ibikunle, therefore, urged them to aggressively mobilise for electoral victories of all APC candidates in the 2023 elections.
The Governorship candidate of the party in the 2023 election, Sen. Teslim Folarin commended the defectors, saying they had made the right decision by joining APC.
He promised to carry them along in all party affairs and ensure that they benefit from all available opportunities.
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