ADC members defect to APC in Oluyole as Sadipe, Lawal promise projects

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Members of the African Democratic Congress(ADC) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 07, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The defectors joined the APC during a ward meeting attended by Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, the member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, and Barrister Akeem Lawal, the APC candidate for Oluyole State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly.

The meeting also featured campaign activities by the two candidates, who outlined their commitments to the constituency and distributed items to party members.

Speaking at the gathering, the APC Chairman in Oluyole Local Government, Prince Dotun Oladipupo, described Ward 07 as one of the party’s committed grassroots bases.

He urged members to intensify their mobilisation efforts, expressing confidence in the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.

Oladipupo also introduced Sadipe and Lawal to the gathering and appealed to members to support their candidacies.

In his remarks, Lawal, popularly known as Oriyomi Oluyole, thanked members of the ward for their continued support and urged them to remain united and committed to the party.

“Winners never quit, and quitters never win,” he said.

As part of his campaign promises, Lawal pledged to provide two boreholes for the Idi Ayunre and Olode areas, respectively, and install 50 solar-powered streetlights across the wards.

He also distributed campaign souvenirs to party members and urged them to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the elections.

Akande-Sadipe, popularly known as Imole Oluyole, expressed appreciation to party members for their support throughout her political career.

She highlighted the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in infrastructure, education and healthcare, urging APC members to remain committed to the party.

The federal lawmaker also provided updates on infrastructure projects, including pedestrian bridges and the Olojuoro road project, pledging to do more for the constituency if re-elected.

As part of her support for party members, Sadipe donated a generator, motorcycles, cash gifts and campaign souvenirs.

Earlier, party leaders urged members to conduct house-to-house campaigns and encouraged eligible voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the elections.

The women were also commended for their organisation during party activities and urged to sustain their efforts.

The Ward 07 Chairman, Hon. Kamorudeen Orilonise Busari, thanked the two candidates for visiting the ward and engaging with members.

He assured them of the ward’s continued commitment to grassroots mobilisation and efforts to secure victory for the APC in the forthcoming elections.

Other prominent party leaders at the meeting included the state financial secretary, Hon. Tunde Elegbede; Mogaji Bola Akinyemi, Alhaji Abdulwahid Adewale Olawale, Elder Osuolale Alamu, Hon. Muideen Abiodun, Hon. Femi Abioye, Alhaji Aboderin Fakewu and Hon. Omolabake Adeola, alongside ward executives and other stakeholders.

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