A Chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Hon Opeyemi Semiu Folarin has joined the People’s Democratic Party in Ido local government area.
Hon Folarin and his teeming followers from all wards in Ido council area were received by the state secretary of PDP Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke into PDP.
Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke urged the new members led Hon Folarin to work harmoniously with other members to ensure victory of PDP in the forthcoming local government so that dividends of democracy can continue in all council areas in the state.
Adeleke who acknowledged the political influence of Hon Folarin said the Ido PDP has been strengthened ahead of the April 27 local government election.
While addressing his supporters, Hon Opeyemi Semiu Folarin said the leadership style of Governor Seyi Makinde coupled with developmental programmes aimed at transforming every nook and cranny of the state made him join the PDP.
Folarin stressed that with less than five years in office the Seyi Makinde-led administration has strategically regained the pace setting status of Oyo state through various unprecedented developmental projects.
He also commended the Chairman of Ido local government area, Hon Sheriff Adeojo for replicating the good governance style of Governor Seyi Makinde at the council area
“I give God all the glory for making the programme a successful one. Now that I have fully joined the PDP the progress of the party will continue to be my utmost priority” Folarin said.
