Oyedokun, Babayemi’s defection to APC will end Adeleke’s govt in Osun – APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bello Adegboyega, has said that the defection of former gubernatorial aspirant, Prince Dotun Babayemi and ex-national deputy chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Shuaib Oyedokun, along with thousands of supporters, signaled the potential ousting of Governor Adeleke in 2026.
The Nation reported that Babayemi, Oyedokun, and their supporters were welcomed into the party on Friday by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Basiru.
In a statement on Sunday, Bello, a prominent APC leader in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun, stated that the defection of the prominent PDP figures indicates that the APC is gearing up for the 2026 elections.
He noted: “I am thrilled to welcome Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, a respected elder statesman with a long history of service and dedication to the people of Osun State and Nigeria in general, and Prince Dotun Babayemi, a distinguished leader and advocate for progressive policies, bring with them a wealth of experience, integrity, and a shared vision for the future of Osun state.
“The decision of Oyedokun and Babayemi to join the APC is a testament to our party’s growing appeal and our commitment to inclusivity, development, and good governance.
“I can assure our party members and Osun residents that their coming to APC is a signal that Governor Ademola Adeleke will be evicted in office in 2026 without stress. Many more people will join us.”
