{"id":197722,"date":"2026-03-26T18:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/lagos-pdp-chieftain-da-silva-set-to-defect-to-apc"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:50:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:50:41","slug":"lagos-pdp-chieftain-da-silva-set-to-defect-to-apc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/lagos-pdp-chieftain-da-silva-set-to-defect-to-apc","title":{"rendered":"Lagos PDP Chieftain Da-Silva set to defect to APC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, Ayodeji Da-Silva, has indicated plans to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing his alignment with what he described as progressive and people-centred policies.<\/p>\n

Da-Silva, a healthcare professional and experienced politician who hails from Lagos Island, said his decision is motivated by a desire to contribute more effectively to the development of the state.<\/p>\n

He noted that Lagos remains his home and expressed his ambition to see it evolve into a globally competitive city comparable to leading urban centres like New York.<\/p>\n

Having spent over 20 years in the PDP, he explained that his planned defection is based on his conviction that the APC provides a more viable platform for implementing forward-looking policies capable of driving national growth.<\/p>\n

The technocrat-turned-politician stated that his entry into politics was inspired by a passion to improve the welfare of Nigerians, particularly through reforms in the healthcare sector.<\/p>\n

According to him, political leadership remains a vital instrument for achieving lasting change and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

With academic training in industrial chemistry and healthcare administration, Da-Silva has built a career in the health sector, including serving as a Regional Director for a Health Maintenance Organization, HMO, in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, where he gained international experience.<\/p>\n

His involvement in politics dates back to his student years, during which he held leadership positions before contesting elective offices, including the Lagos West Senatorial seat and the presidency.<\/p>\n

Addressing criticisms of the current administration, Da-Silva urged Nigerians to remain patient, likening governance reforms to the gradual process of building a house, which may initially come with challenges. He added that as a developing nation, Nigeria has made notable progress in areas such as technology, real estate, and diplomacy, stressing that comparisons with more advanced economies should be approached with caution.<\/p>\n

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