The Lawmaker representing Irepo/Olorunsogo/Orelope Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Hon. (Dr.) Prince Olaide Lateef Mohammed (Polam) graciously welcomed thousands of members from the PDP, APP, and Accord Parties who decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He encouraged them to collaborate diligently with APC leaders and members to ensure victory for the party in the upcoming Local Government Election scheduled for April 27, 2024.
In his address, Hon. Polam emphasized the importance of supporting all APC candidates across the ten wards and urged everyone to vote overwhelmingly on election day.
He reaffirmed the principles of equality within the party and extended congratulations to the party chairman for his leadership efforts.
During the 1st general meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on March 10, 2024, at Kishi Main Roundabout, APC Chairman, Hon. Mashood Ajana, alongside party leaders, warmly received the multitude of defectors. The meeting also marked the official unveiling of APC Chairman Candidate, Hon. Alh. Abdulsalam Abdulfatai (Baba Porta), Vice Chairman Candidate, Hon. Alh. Abdulrasak Shittu Okoka, and ten Councillors from each ward in Irepo Local Government.
The event was a cause for celebration among faithful All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders as they welcomed Mrs. Kudirat Ladoja and her team from the PDP,.
Among the notable defectors was the Accord Party Chairman in Irepo, Mr. Jimoh Jagun, who arrived at the APC meeting accompanied by hundreds of their party members, including Alh. Osefa Bamidele, Alh. Alafinju, Nurudeen Bawa, Madam Sarah Otunla, Coordinator to the Hon. Minister Adelabu Pekelemesi, Mr. Musiliu Lowoori, and others.
Prominent figures from the All People’s Party (APP) who joined APC included former Governor aspirant Hon. Kazeem Ayandoye, Mr. Matthew A. Laoye (Baba Petition), Sulaiman Serifat, S. A. Lawal, and others.
Ahmed Mustapha, Special Assistant on Media to Hon. (Dr.) Prince Olaide Lateef Mohammed, Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency, Oyo State.