The Chairman, Oyo East Local Government, Hon. Saheed Arowosaye Adeyemi, on Monday, received some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who decamped to the ruling People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) on Monday in Oyo town.
Hon. Arowosaye while receiving the defectors, assured them that their interest would be highly protected, adding that the event was an attestation to the present administration’s good deeds in Oyo State.
An excited Arowosaye said, “we just received my brothers, Dr. Raheem Wasiu, Hon. Saliu Idowu and their supporters from the All Progressives Congress (APC)”.
The Local Government boss added that this is part of his mandate to take the mantra of the PDP to the nooks and crannies of his LGA and increase membership of the party.
He assured them that having taken the bold step, they will enjoy all the rights and privileges other members have been enjoying.
Hon. Arowosaye therefore urged the new members to see the total winning of PDP in subsequent elections as a great challenge that they must surmount.
In their various remarks, the leaders of the decampees, Dr. Raheem Wasiu and Hon. Saliu Idowu on behalf of others said they decided to join the PDP having witnessed the tremendous development the Governor has brought into the State.
Present at the event were councillors, party stalwarts, well wishers and party faithfuls.