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| Alao Akala |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated its
preparedness to bury activities of opposition parties in the current political
dispensation. This was as it concluded arrangements to welcome former governor
of the state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala; former Senate leader, Senator Teslim
Folarin and former Secretary to the State Government, Chief Ayodele Adigun, to
its party this Saturday.
Others expected to join the party were Ambassador Taofeek
Arapaja, Honourable Segun Odebunmi, Mr Rauf Olaniyan, Honourable Ayoola
Makanjuola, Alhaji Rasaq Gbadegesin, alongside their supporters, at a ceremony
tagged “mother of all defections in the politics of Oyo State.” This was made
known through a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday by the state publicity
secretary of the party, Olawale Sadare and made available to newsmen.
Sadare said some of the “political bigwigs” who had joined
its fold since last year and a whole lot of others just coming in would be
unveiled during a rally at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, on Saturday. He added that with
the calibre of those expected to join the party, it could be concluded that the
battle over who takes over from Governor Abiola Ajimobi, would be fought and
won only within APC. Alao-Akala, Folarin officially join APC, party promises to
bury opposition in Oyo.
Source:Tribune
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