Simeon Adegbola Oyeleke, a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly who represents Ogo-oluwa/Surulere, has officially joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, the majority leader of the House, and other lawmakers welcomed Hon. Oyeleke, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, into the PDP, the party in power in Oyo State.
Hon Oyeleke was presented with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP flag at the brief ceremony.
Hon. Oyeleke stated in his letter of defection that he left his previous political party, the APC, due to some unresolvable internal conflicts. The letter was read by the Clerk, Mrs. Oludara Awe.
The letter read in part ” APC in Oyo State has failed to uphold the tenets of democracy especially as it relates to justice and equity in its dealings with party faithful. I can’t continue to be in a party that does not value my interest and that of my supporters. The PDP has shown great potentials in Oyo State and it remains the party to beat at all levels in 2023.”
It was also announced in the defection letter that Hon Oyeleke has joined the PDP with thousands of his political supporters.
The Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin whi welcomed the lawmaker to the ruling party applauded his resolve to join the PDP in Oyo State.
While reacting to the defection, the Minority Leader of the House, Hon Asimiyu Alarape wished the Lawmaker well but noted that crisis management has always been part of politics.
” Politics is about management of crisis. Anyone can feel aggrieved. This is not new in politics. Anyway, we wish you well ” Hon Alarape said.