Makinde’s ex-CoS, Ogunwuyi, 32 other APM chieftains defect to APC in Ogbomoso
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The immediate past Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, has led 32 other chieftains of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and their teeming supporters to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogbomoso.
The defectors formally joined the APC on Tuesday at a rally held at Oja’gbo, in front of the legendary Soun Ogunlola Hall, Ogbomoso, which attracted a large crowd of party members and supporters.
Vehicular movement around the area was disrupted for over three hours as supporters gathered to witness the event.
Other prominent defectors included Alhaji Rasak Gbadegesin (Agbeti), firmer Deputy Chief of Staff to late Chritopher Alao-Akala and former member of the Makinde’s Advisory Council; Hon. Timothy Oyeniyi, Hon. Alabi Olateju, Dr. Banji Folaranmi, Hon. Isaiah Adegbite, Hon. Peter Oyetunji and the APM Chairman in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, Hon. Jimoh Sikiru.
The defectors also included council secretaries, chiefs of staff, supervisory councillors and special assistants attached to the chairmen of Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Surulere and Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Areas.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Ogunwuyi said they joined the APC to contribute to the growth and electoral fortunes of the party, expressing confidence that it would record a convincing victory in Ogbomoso Zone.
He said their decision was informed by the desire to add value to the APC and strengthen its political fortunes ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Welcoming the new members, the APC State Chairman, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, assured them of equal opportunities within the party and urged them to work towards the success of its candidates in the 2027 elections.
Also speaking, one of the leaders and defectors, Dr. Banji Folaranmi, described the APM as a one-man party, alleging that Governor Makinde was the only person running its affairs.
The APC governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, described the defection as an indication of the declining influence of the APM in the state, urging other members of the party to join the APC.
“For the likes of Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, Alhaji Rasak Agbeti and other politicians of substance to abandon Governor Makinde, it means a lot. I use this medium to tell the few ones who are still there to leave now and join us in the APC,” Alli said.
The event attracted prominent APC leaders, including former Senator Ayoade Adeseun, Senator Brimo Yusuf, Chief Kemi Alao-Akala, Rt. Hon. Olagunju Ojo, Chief Akin Oke, Alhaji Bashiru Akataapa, Hon. Aderemi Adepoju and Hon. Abiodun Adeyemo (Obadoba), alongside members of the party’s state executive committee.
Also present were the Director-General of the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Council, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe, and his deputy, Hon. Sola Ogunbode.
Political candidates at the rally included the deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Adesoji Adedeji, Mrs. Hannah Ogunesan, Hon. Segun Odebunmi and Hon. Olamijuwon Alao-Akala.
The defection represents a major political realignment in Ogbomoso Zone ahead of the 2027 general elections and is expected to strengthen the APC’s grassroots presence across the zone, while presenting a fresh challenge to the political influence of the APM and Governor Makinde in the area.
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