APC Gains Majority Of 18 To 8 In Ondo Assembly As More PDP Lawmakers Defect

During the tenure of former governor Olusegun Mimiko, the PDP had 21 members as against APC five members.

But within three months of the present administration, 13 members of PDP have jumped ship to join the five shooting the number of APC lawmakers to 18 and depleting the opposition to eight.

Amongst the 13 decampees are the five that defected yesterday in Akure and we’re received by the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN and top government officials.

The latest defectors include the immediate past Deputy Speaker, Hon. Fatai Olotu (Akoko North East), Hon. Akinyele Fasogbon (Odigbo 2), Hon. Kuti Towase (Akoko South East), Hon. Bimbo Fajolu (Ileoluji/Okeigbo) and Hon. Tuyi Akintimehin (Idanre).

Speaking on behalf of others, the immediate Deputy Speaker, Fatai Olotu promised that they would add value to the ruling party in the state.

Vanguard