The political landscape of Osun State witnessed a significant shift yesterday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 7 in Esa-Oke received a massive boost with the official defection of Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke’s loyal supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The event, which drew a large crowd of enthusiastic party faithful, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing political reconfiguration ahead of the 2026 Gubernatorial elections. The decampees, mostly grassroots mobilizers and political heavyweights from the PDP, declared their total allegiance to the APC, pledging to work tirelessly for the party’s victory.
Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, the esteemed member representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, officially declared his full commitment to the APC, signaling a major political realignment that could reshape the future of the state’s politics. His decision was warmly embraced by party leaders and supporters who described him as a seasoned lawmaker and a strong pillar of progressive politics.
Speaking at the gathering, representatives of the decampees Otunba Ajibola expressed confidence that with divine support and strategic leadership, the APC is poised to send the PDP into political oblivion come 2026 and beyond. They praised Hon. Wole Oke for his courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the development of his constituency.
Party leaders in Ward 7 and across Oriade hailed the move as a welcome development, describing Hon. Wole Oke’s entrance into the APC fold as a game-changer. They pledged to work with him and his followers to strengthen the party and deliver electoral victory across all levels.
With this development, political analysts believe that the APC in Osun East is now stronger than ever, and Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke is expected to play a key role in the party’s strategy and mobilization efforts as 2026 approaches.
