SA political realignment has been reported in Oyo State after a Peoples Democratic Party candidate and an Accord aspirant joined the All Progressives Congress alongside thousands of supporters. Hammed Ademola, the PDP candidate for Ibadan North-East State Constituency 2 in the 2027 general elections, reportedly joined the APC on Friday. Adedapo Ojo, an Accord aspirant in the same constituency, was also reported to have joined the APC. Reports said the two politicians were accompanied by more than 3,000 supporters. The development comes as political parties and aspirants continue preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections represent changes in party affiliation by the individuals involved and do not by themselves establish how voters in the constituency will ultimately vote. The development is likely to generate further discussion among political actors in Oyo State as parties organise their structures ahead of the elections. The APC received the defectors during an event in the state, with party officials welcoming the new members. The political landscape in Oyo has continued to see movement among politicians and supporters as parties prepare for the next electoral cycle.
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