The Peoples Democratic Party said Tuesday’s defection of a former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, to the All Progressives Congress would not affect the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
The Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Gani OlaOluwa, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Osogbo.
Describing the defection as “inglorious”, Olaoluwa said that there was the need to pray for Oyinlola as he “begins a political journey with professional liars”.
OlaOluwa said: “We respect the decision of Oyinlola, but we are also expecting him to be man enough to send a congratulatory message to us after the August 9 election.
“For the PDP in Osun, we are resolute and stand as a family to rescue our people from political vultures and voodoo personalities.”
Oyinlola had, at a rally of the APC held in Osogbo on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s election, formally pitched tent with the party.
At the occasion, Oyinlola said: “I decided to take my destiny in my hands as I am no longer wanted in the PDP.
“I have discovered that all the former governors in Osun are now in the APC and I decided to move with the tide.”
Trending
- Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos pummel Talent Academy ahead departure to Bamako
- Shettima departs for 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas
- WAFU B U17 Championship: Garba insists technical crew on course to raise formidable squad
- Osun Amotekun arrests 51-year-old man over alleged N1.5m fraud
- Chelsea boost European hopes with 5-0 thrashing of West Ham
- Lagos-Calabar coastal highway: Atiku accuses Tinubu of conflict of interest, says son on Chagoury’s board
- Police arrest fake worshipper stealing phones in churches in Ekiti
- Prince Harry, Meghan accept invitation to visit Nigeria