The Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Lukman Adeleye, on Wednesday said Governor Dapo Abiodun’s record of achievements and politics of inclusiveness influenced the recent defection of six Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
DAILY POST reports that Adeleye, representing Odogbolu constituency and five other lawmakers recently defected to the APC.
The move has made the Ogun Assembly a one-party legislature.
Adeleye on Wednesday was officially received into the APC fold at his Ibegun ward in Odogbolu LGA.
Addressing supporters, Adeleye said the decision to defect was due to internal crisis in the PDP which had “increasingly hindered the effective and adequate political engagements”.
Adeleye used the occasion to declare his intention to seek a second term in office.
He said, “I have been part of the achievements of this current government led by governor Dapo Abiodun. Those of us who are in the Minority Caucus were thrilled by the achievements and we feel that the only way we can further partner with him is to align with him at the ruling party.
“So, Governor Dapo Abiodun has really influenced us in this our decision.”
The lawmaker pledged to build on his achievements and continue delivering the dividends of democracy to his constituents, insisting that his decision to seek re-election was driven by the need to consolidate on ongoing projects and expand development efforts across Odogbolu State Constituency.
“I believe I have garnered the necessary experience within my first term to do even more for our people,” he added.
Addressing concerns about his former position as Minority Leader, Adeleye emphasized that service to the people outweighs political titles.
“It is not about position; it is about the people. What is the essence of holding a position without tangible results? I have done so much for my people even while in opposition, and I believe being in the ruling party will enable me to do more to deliver the dividends of democracy.”
Also speaking, the APC Chairman in Odogbolu Local Government, Akogun Idowu, expressed satisfaction with Adeleye’s defection to the ruling party, describing him as a responsive and people-oriented leader.
Similarly, the Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government, Babatunde Diya, represented by the Vice Chairman, Olushola Adeyinka, welcomed Adeleye to the APC and commended his performance.
He urged constituents to support his re-election.
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