Ex-governor Segun Oni rejoins APC

Barely five years after he left All Progressives Congress (APC) for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and later Social Democratic Congress (SDP), former Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni has rejoined the party.

Oni, who governed Ekiti State between 2007 and 2010 on the platform of PDP, was the governorship candidate of SDP in 2022 election, emerging second behind Oyebanji.

The ex-governor registered with APC at his country home in Ifaki-Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government, yesterday amid jubilation by supporters and loyalists.

Speaking after his registration, Oni said his return to APC was a homecoming and a carefully considered decision taken in the interest of Ekiti people.

“I have returned to APC to join hands with Governor Biodun Oyebanji and other stakeholders to further strengthen peace, unity and development in Ekiti State,” he said.

The ex-governor said Ekiti’s political stability must be sustained beyond partisan differences, adding that he was impressed by the current administration’s inclusive governance style and commitment to grassroots development.

Reacting to Oni’s return, the Coordinator of the APC e-registration exercise in Ekiti State, Gold Adedayo, described the development as a major boost to the party’s e-registration drive and a significant political gain.

He said Oni’s return would strengthen APC ahead June 20 governorship election, noting that the former governor remained a respected figure with strong grassroots appeal across the state.

The serving Commissioner for Youth Development said: “Today, we registered former governor Segun Oni as a member of our great party. This significant political move will help the ongoing online registration of our members in Ekiti.

“When it comes to grassroots politics, former governor Oni is a respected individual in this aspect. He is well loved at the grassroots and the intention of our registration is to attract more people into APC. Having individual like former governor with us at this crucial time is a big plus.

“We are happy with the spate at which we are going in the online registration exercise and we know that APC is poised for greatness and victory as we look up to future elections”.

The commissioner urged the party leaders not to rest and be complacent in their mobilisation efforts, saying more concerted actions are required to strengthen the party’s numerical strength at the grassroots.

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