Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Idanre Native Authorities Space of Ondo State have rejected an empowerment programme initiated by Festus Akingbaso, the lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, following his defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Led by the PDP Chairman in Idanre, Adekunle Akinlalu, the get together members described the empowerment initiative—which was focused at each PDP and APC members—as misleading, politically motivated, and ill-timed.
The get together management accused Akingbaso of trying to make use of the empowerment scheme as a device to lure PDP loyalists into the APC, labelling the gesture a “Greek reward.”
Akinlalu expressed disappointment, saying Akingbaso betrayed the belief reposed in him by constituents who supported him via numerous political places of work below the PDP platform.
“He has benefitted immensely from our get together—he was elected as native authorities chairman, member of the Home of Meeting, Home of Representatives, and even ran as deputy governorship candidate. Turning his again on the PDP is deeply disappointing and reveals an absence of respect for the voters,” Akinlalu stated.
He added that since information of Akingbaso’s defection broke, his political affect within the space has been on the decline.
“This assembly was convened to sensitize our members about his defection and his makes an attempt to lure them into the APC via an empowerment programme. Even guarantees he made earlier than leaving the get together have been by no means fulfilled,” he stated.
“We rejected his programme outright and informed him to take it to the APC. We don’t, and won’t, settle for something from him.”
Additionally talking, one other get together chief, Mayokun Akinmoladun, stated Akingbaso’s defection doesn’t have an effect on the power or construction of the PDP within the state.
“PDP stays a robust and arranged get together. Idanre is the house of PDP, and we’re not shaken by his resolution,” he stated.
“For the reason that days of Governor Olusegun Agagu, the PDP has pushed significant growth on this neighborhood. Akingbaso received elections from the opposition; why ought to he now worry remaining within the opposition?”
Equally, the Ondo State PDP Chairman, Bakita Bello, dismissed any hypothesis that the get together was weakening resulting from Akingbaso’s exit.
“The PDP in Ondo State stays stable and intact. His defection doesn’t have an effect on the get together’s construction or prospects,” he stated.
Bello urged get together members to stay united and targeted on working towards the event of their communities.
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