Two former governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede and Agboola Ajayi, have officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), becoming part of a coalition planning to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s government in the 2027 elections.
The coalition, which was launched at the state level in Akure, is made up of several former political office holders and key PDP figures.
They include a former senator, Nicholas Tofowomo; a former House of Representatives member, Bode Ayorinde; ex-PDP state chairman, Tola Alabere; and a former PDP publicity secretary, Kennedy Peretei.
At the event, the state coordinator of the coalition, Prof. Ayorinde, said the movement is gaining attention across the state’s local government areas.
He explained that the group is focused on grassroots support and not on financial inducement, adding that membership cards will soon be made available at the ward level.
According to him, the presence of former PDP governorship candidates and other well-known figures in the movement reflects dissatisfaction with the current political system.
He noted that the group started with just a few members but now boasts hundreds, indicating a growing interest among the people of Ondo State.
Kennedy Peretei, who also addressed supporters, said the coalition represents a response to the condition of the country and the state.
He claimed that in some local governments, PDP structures have fully merged with the ADC, leaving the PDP with no presence in those areas.
Peretei also alleged internal conflicts within the APC and said the coalition is ready to use the cracks to its advantage.
He described the development as a sign that Nigeria is moving away from one-party dominance, adding that more political movements may spring up in the coming days.
Leave a Reply