Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko Defects From PDP To APC After Months Of Speculation
Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko defects from PDP to APC after months of speculation Politics | Party Defection | Governance Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress APC, ending months of speculation following his resignation from the PDP in April. Olusegun Mimiko, who governed Ondo State from 2009 to 2017, formally joined the APC in Ondo State, marking a significant political realignment ahead of future electoral cycles. His defection comes after weeks of political speculation and follows his earlier resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in April, which had fuelled widespread expectations that he would eventually align with the ruling party. The former governor was received into the APC at his ward in Ondo West Local Government Area, where party leaders and supporters gathered to welcome him into the ruling party structure. Reports indicate that Mimiko’s decision is linked to his stated desire to contribute to national development and support ongoing governance efforts under the current administration. He also expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership direction and reform agenda. The development is seen as a major political shift in Ondo State, given Mimiko’s long-standing influence in the state’s political landscape and his history of affiliations across multiple political parties.
- Mimiko officially joins APC after leaving PDP in April
- Defection confirmed at APC ward-level reception in Ondo West
- Ends months of speculation over his political future
- Aligns with ruling party ahead of future political cycles
- Signals possible realignment in Ondo State politics
- Strengthening of APC’s political base in Ondo State
- Potential weakening of PDP’s influence in the region
- Increased political momentum for ruling party ahead of elections
- Possible reshaping of alliances among Ondo political stakeholders
- Heightened attention on future defections and alignments
Olusegun Mimiko served as Governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017 and has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, with a history of party movements across Labour Party, PDP, and other political platforms before joining the APC. Mimiko’s defection to the APC marks a significant political development in Ondo State and reflects ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s broader political landscape ahead of future elections.
