The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has completely lost its presence in the Ondo State House of Assembly with the defection of its last two lawmakers to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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During a plenary session on Thursday led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, the Minority Leader, Hon. Olajide Oguntodu (Akure South 1), along with his deputy, Hon. Oluwatoyin Daodu (Akoko South West 1), announced their decision to resign from the PDP and join the APC.
They attributed their choice to internal conflicts within the PDP and discussions held with their families, constituents, and political figures.
This departure signifies the complete disappearance of PDP representation in the 26-member Assembly, solidifying the APC’s dominance in the state legislature.
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This shift occurs just five weeks after two other lawmakers from the PDP also switched allegiance to the ruling APC, a development that analysts suggest further diminishes the opposition.
