OGUN FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR, SALIMOT BADRU DEFECTS TO ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS
The Chairman of the ruling party, Chief Yemi Sanusi, alongside the Secretary of the Caretaker committee, Ayobami Olubori, receive the defectors adding that the party is at the point of repositioning itself in the State and ready to work with all progressive individuals, especially those who worked for its victory during the election.
Speaking on behalf of members, Badru who was Deputy Governor for former Governor Gbenga Daniel, disclosed that future of the state is in capable hands under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun and that members are ready to work with him to actualize his lofty plans for the state.
The Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Tunji Egbetokun in his remarks urged members of the movement to keep faith with the Governor as he tries to re-lay a very solid foundation for the development of the state.
Penpushing further reports that, Egbetokun noted that the condition under which Governor Abiodun is working now is quite peculiar having succeeded a very hostile predecessor, and urged for patience and understanding, promising that the government will not take the support of the group for granted.
Meanwhile, other leaders of the movement present at the declaration include: former Director-General, Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organization, Hon. Waliu Taiwo; former Member, Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustee, Chief Mrs. Iyabode Apampa, former State Deputy Chairman of PDP, Chief Ibukun Ojosipe, former National Executive Council member of the PDP, Alh. Bisiriyu Popoola amongst many others.
