The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State
has lost two of its key members to the All Progressives
Congress (APC), reports Leadership.
The two former PDP members, Senator Ayo Akinyelure and
Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi are strong allies of Gov. Olusegun
Mimiko.
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| Senator Ayo Akinyelure |
Akinyelure represented Ondo Central, Mimiko’s senatorial
district, in the seventh National Assembly.
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| Dr. Pius Olakunle Osunyikanmi |
Osunyikanmi served the governor as a special assistant,
senior special assistant and commissioner for Education.
Osunyikanm was also a former Special Adviser on
International Relations to former President Goodluck
Jonathan before becoming the Director-General of the
Technical Aid Corps (TAC).
The duo said they left the PDP with their supporters because
of the need to support the change agenda of the
Muhammadu Buhari's administration.
They said their decision was taken after several months of
wide consultations with their esteemed leaders, constructive
constituents, fervent followers and very distinguished
admirers from the length and breadth of the state.