{"id":167433,"date":"2025-06-26T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/theyre-inconsequential-ogun-pdp"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:25:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:25:00","slug":"theyre-inconsequential-ogun-pdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/theyre-inconsequential-ogun-pdp","title":{"rendered":"\u2018They\u2019re Inconsequential\u2019 \u2013 Ogun PDP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Abayomi Tella, has described the defection of some party leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as inconsequential.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Governor Dapo Abiodun received some members of the PDP and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, following their defection.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation, led by Sikirulai Ogundele, a former chairman of the PDP in the state, included Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade, who was that party\u2019s running mate, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Other prominent members of the delegation were Ekelojumati, Olowo Fuja, and several grassroots mobilizers from various local government areas.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, was characterized as both cordial and strategic, signaling a pivotal moment in the political reconfiguration ahead of upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun expressed his appreciation for the delegation\u2019s commitment to fostering unity within Ogun State, highlighting the APC\u2019s dedication to inclusive governance and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not merely a political maneuver; it is a patriotic decision aimed at consolidating progress, promoting stability, and building a future of shared prosperity for our people,\u201d Abiodun reportedly said.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting, the PDP Chairman singled out Ogundele as the only \u201ctrue politician,\u201d describing others as inconsequential.<\/p>\n<p>He described others as those who had at different times \u201ccrossed from party A to B, B to C, C to D.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tella said, \u201cFirst and foremost, let me make some clarity here, there are politicians and there are politicians. Out of those people that I saw in that picture, I make bold to say that the only politician in that place is Sikirulai Ogundele.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet me be sincere with you, that is the person I\u2019m going to feel that left the PDP, that is if he actually wants to go. Because I can assure you, his soul remains in this party. But when you are talking about others, I don\u2019t want to talk about them. They are inconsequential and I stand to be corrected.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman, however, said he wishes all the defectors well and insisted that the PDP would rule Ogun State come 2027.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are not going to be propagandists like them. We are going to talk about facts. But as far as 2027 is concerned, we are putting up our strategy and we are sure, Inshallah, by 12, 1 o\u2019clock on the day of the election, we will have coasted home to victory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo let them continue to play their game,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Abayomi Tella, has described the defection of some party leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as inconsequential. 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