•l left the PDP over a month ago – Osun Gov
From Charles Ebi, Port Harcourt and Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Fubara who was elected as governor under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, made the disclosure yesterday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Government House, Port Harcourt, in the wake of no fewer than 15 members of the State House of Assembly that recent defection to the APC.
The lawmakers who were led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, ascribed their defection to the division within the PDP.
AljazirahNigeria recalls that Gov Fubara on Monday was reported to have paid a visit to President Tinubu at the Aso Rock villa prior to his defection to the ruling APC. Gov Fubara,who had a running supremacy battle with his reconciled godfather suffered a set back when President Tinubu suspended his government and declared a State of emergency in Rivers State for six months. Fubara , on last Sunday was seen praising President Tinubu to high heavens how God and Mr President Tinubu helped him to stay on the seat of governance.
The climax of his defection was the singing of President Tinubu’s political anthem ” On Your Mandate We Shall Stand”and the Chief Staff , Hon Edison Ehie was seen hurriedly removing the PDP ‘s flag from the wall behind Gov Fubara and his supporters in unison joined him to sing the Jagaban of Borgu’s political anthem. Fubara boldly said that ” They are the people to support Tinubu in his political ambition because the people are with him”
AljazirahNigeria recalls that Fubara before his suspension was lifted ,had a peace meeting with his then political adversaries mediated by the ruling APC and President Tinubu, all the agreements reached weren’t disclosed to the public but were observed acted upon by gov Fubara, who dissolved his cabinet and publicly declared that ” No sacrifice is greater than Peace “. We believe that the last paragraph of that peace deal was implemented by the oil-rich Rivers State Governor by defecting to the ruling APC so as to support President Tinubu in his re-election bid come 2027.
Similarly, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke yesterday unveiled the Accord as his new political party and announced his intention to seek re-election for a second term on the platform of the thumb up party.
Adeleke, made the announcement at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in the presence of national and state leaders of the Accord.
According to him, “I joined the Accord more than a month ago precisely November 6th as a platform to seek a re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders.
“Stakeholders and residents of Osun State are aware of why we have taken this important decision. We intend to pursue a second term in office on the platform of the Accord to complete ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends which have been applauded at home and abroad.
“We opted for the Accord because its mission of citizens’ welfare first, aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare.
“I welcome our party leaders into the Osun State Government House. You are now part of us as I am also now part of you. We are united in progress and good intentions for the good people of Osun state and Nigeria at large.
“At this historical point, our task is to sustain a united front as we prepare for the elections. We have a duty to ensure an inclusive leadership where the interests of all groups are cared for. Our party, Accord Party, is here to take over Osun governance and sustain the delivery of good governance in our dear state.
“Since I joined the party more than a month ago, I have been fascinated by the philosophy of this great party. The focus on people’s welfare should always be at the heart of public leadership. The primary essence of a government is the welfare and well being of the people.
“As a governor, I have prioritized the welfare of our people, from workers to the entire citizenry. Day and night, we implement policies and programmes to elevate the well being of our people. From infrastructure to social services, Osun has never had it so good in governance and service delivery.
“Today, we unveil the new platform for the good people of Osun state. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Central, this is our party, our new platform for victory come August next year.
“From Igbomina to Ijeshaland to Ifeland to Osogbo to Iwoland to Modakeke to Gbongan to Igbajo to Ikire to Ikirun to Ede and other lands of Osun state, we must thumb up according to our collective desires for good governance.
“Osun voted for good governance in 2022 and they will support continuity in 2026. The mass of our people are for continuity and Accord is our party for victory next year.
“In accordance with the will of our stakeholders and to accord deep respect for the wishes of Osun people, I hereby accordingly declare for the Accord Party”, the governor announced.
