2027: Mass defection hits Ogun PDP as stalwarts back Adeola’s governorship bid

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has suffered a fresh wave of defections, with several of its chieftains across the three senatorial districts reportedly joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declaring support for the governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola.
The development, disclosed in a statement by Adeola’s Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, on Sunday, comes ahead of the 2027 general elections and could further alter the political landscape in the state.
According to Odunaro, the defectors were attracted to Adeola’s record in infrastructure and empowerment, concerns over zoning of the governorship after eight...