IBADAN NORTH EAST POLITICAL LANDSCAPE SHIFTS AS HON. AKINTAYO, OMO IYA ELEJA DINDIN WELCOME APC DEFECTORS INTO APM, PLEDGE INCLUSIVE BENEFITS

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IBADAN NORTH EAST POLITICAL LANDSCAPE SHIFTS AS HON. AKINTAYO, OMO IYA ELEJA DINDIN WELCOME APC DEFECTORS INTO APM, PLEDGE INCLUSIVE BENEFITS


The political atmosphere in Ibadan North East Local Government Area of Oyo State witnessed another significant development as the Executive Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, alongside the APM chairmanship candidate, Hon. Ibrahim Olarenwaju Ajiboye, popularly known as Omo Iya Eleja Dindin, formally received defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).

The reception, held at the Ibadan North East Local Government Secretariat, attracted party leaders and supporters as the defectors, led by Baba Karri, declared their decision to join the APM and align with the party's political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Baba Karri pledged their loyalty and unwavering support for Governor Seyi Makinde, the APM governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, and all APM candidates across the various elective positions.

He reaffirmed the group's commitment to working for the success of the party, stressing their readiness to mobilise supporters and contribute to the APM's growing political strength from the state level down to the grassroots.

Welcoming the new members, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo and Hon. Ibrahim Olarenwaju Ajiboye, Omo Iya Eleja Dindin, expressed delight over the decision of the defectors to join the APM, describing their arrival as a welcome development that would further strengthen the party's unity and grassroots mobilisation in Ibadan North East.

The two leaders assured the defectors that they would be received as valued members of the political family, emphasising that the APM remained committed to unity, cooperation, and collective progress.

They further assured the new entrants that their participation in the party would be recognised, adding that the benefits of the party's collective efforts should extend to members at the grassroots and across all levels.

According to the leaders, the growing alignment of political stakeholders with the APM reflects the importance of building a united political structure capable of delivering electoral success while maintaining strong relationships with the people.

The reception also underscored the commitment of the Ibadan North East APM leadership to expanding its political base, strengthening party structures, and encouraging more residents and political stakeholders to identify with its vision ahead of the forthcoming elections.

With the arrival of the Baba Karri-led group, the APM leadership in Ibadan North East expressed optimism about further strengthening its grassroots presence and building a formidable political force in support of Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, and all party candidates.

The event ended with renewed expressions of solidarity and a shared commitment to the advancement of the Allied Peoples Movement in Ibadan North East and Oyo State at large.