{"id":168903,"date":"2025-07-09T22:10:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T21:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ondo-pdp-disowns-ajayi-and-others-over-defection"},"modified":"2025-07-09T23:15:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T22:15:24","slug":"ondo-pdp-disowns-ajayi-and-others-over-defection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/ondo-pdp-disowns-ajayi-and-others-over-defection","title":{"rendered":"Ondo PDP Disowns Ajayi and Others Over Defection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Ondo State leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have disowned former governorship candidates and party members who recently defected to the newly formed opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress, ADC.<\/p>\n<p>This was as the party leaders declared that the PDP remains strong, united, and focused despite the development.<\/p>\n<p>Former Deputy Governor and PDP governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, who reportedly defected, has, in a surprising twist, denied joining the ADC.<\/p>\n<p>A statement jointly issued by PDP leaders, including Dr. Bode Olajumoke, a life member of the party\u2019s Board of Trustees; Dr. Eddy Olafeso; Hon. Debo Ologunagba (National Publicity Secretary); Chief Clement Faboyede; Olajide Oguntodu; and Rt. Hon. Bakita Bello (former Speaker of the State Assembly and interim chairman of the PDP in Ondo), clarified the party\u2019s position.<\/p>\n<p>According to the state party leaders, the PDP is not part of any coalition being championed by the ADC or other political groupings, and described the party structures across the state\u2019s 203 wards and 18 local governments as intact and vibrant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cContrary to insinuations, the PDP remains strong at all levels \u2014 from the wards to the senatorial zones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge our members not to be misled into believing that the PDP is part of any merger or coalition. Those harbouring such notions should retrace their political steps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this critical juncture in our political journey, it is important to address the wave of coalition talks making the rounds both nationally and within Ondo State,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Ondo State leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have disowned former governorship candidates and party members who recently defected to the newly formed opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress, ADC. This was as the party leaders declared that the PDP remains strong, united, and focused despite the development. 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