The immediate past Secretary of Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Honourable Akinwale Akinwole, popularly called Wolekanle, has officially dumped the All Progressives Congress, (APC) for People’s Democratic Party, (PDP).
Recall that Insideoyo.com recently reported that Hon. Akinwole, the Proprietor of Ogbomoso United Football Club will join the ruling party in the state.
Akinwole who was recieved by the leadership of the party at Osupa Ward 9 Ogbomoso was joined by his teeming supporter in the party.
He was presented with unmbrella which is a symbol of the party and a membership card .
Speaking on why he defected, Wolekanle as he is fondly called said he was attracted into the party by the achievements of Engineer Seyi Makinde and his style of governance.
He said he considered the PDP as a credible and better platform that can restore hope and bring dividends of democracy to the people.
He said “In APC where I was before they tried their best but their best is not enough. I am glad I am in PDP and I belief that with my contributions and support of other people the party will have overwhelming support and record landslide victory in the subsequent election.”
He thanked the leadership and members of the party for holding forth and accepting him into their fold and promised that he would abide by rules and regulations of the party .
While presenting the party flag and membership card to the new defector, the Ward Chairman, Hon Tunde Martins Iyanda said Wolekanle is highly welcome into the party
“We appreciate your coming because your presence in our midst will add value to our party both at local state and National Level.” he said.