Ondo PDP Chieftain Dumps Party For APC, Reveals Why

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has suffered a fresh setback following the defection of one of its prominent grassroots leaders in Ifedore Local Government Area, Fisayo Ajisafe, to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ajisafe, a PDP chieftain and grassroots mobiliser, announced his defection to the ruling party on Thursday, citing the prolonged crisis within the opposition party as one of the major reasons for his decision.

According to reports, Ajisafe said the internal challenges in the PDP had made it increasingly difficult for him to effectively contribute to the development of his people, prompting him to seek a new political platform.

He said he chose the APC because of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and what he described as the growing strength of the ruling party in Ondo State.

“I have decided to join the moving train and continue to get involved in the Renewed Hope agenda of our President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ajisafe said.

The former PDP leader expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects in Ondo State, promising to deploy his political experience and grassroots network to strengthen the party and mobilise more supporters.

He also encouraged members of opposition parties to consider joining the APC, describing it as a progressive platform capable of addressing some of the country’s challenges, including insecurity.

Ajisafe maintained that his defection would have an impact on the PDP’s political structure in his federal constituency, where he claimed to have contributed significantly to building support for the opposition party.

He also commended Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, citing ongoing road projects as evidence of what he described as the administration’s commitment to development.

Among the projects he highlighted was the Orita-Obele-Ijare-Ikota road.

“The APC government is doing very well, and I appreciate what it is doing for our people,” he said.

Reacting to the defection, the immediate past APC chairman in Ondo State, Ade Adetimehin, described Ajisafe as a respected grassroots mobiliser and progressive-minded politician.

Adetimehin spoke in Ajisafe’s political ward in Ikota alongside other APC leaders, where he welcomed the former PDP chieftain into the ruling party.

He assured Ajisafe of equal opportunities within the APC and promised that he would be fully integrated into the party’s structure.

Adetimehin also urged APC members to work together to strengthen the party and remain committed to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The former APC chairman expressed optimism that Ondo State would deliver more than one million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

He added that the APC remained open to politicians willing to contribute to the party’s growth and the overall development of Ondo State.