Lagos PDP Spokesman Hakeem Amode Defects to APC Alongside Other Chieftains

• Lagos PDP Spokesman Hakeem Amode Defects to APC Alongside Other Chieftains
• Amode described their time at PDP as a tenure marked by both achievements and setbacks
• Amode emphasized that joining the APC would enable them to serve society more effectively.

The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman Hakeem Amode and several other PDP chieftains in a significant political development announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a news conference in Ikeja, Lagos.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Amode attributed their decision to the visionary leadership of Abdul-Azeez Adediran, the 2023 PDP governorship candidate who had previously joined the APC.

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Reflecting on their time within the PDP, Amode described a tenure marked by both achievements and setbacks. He highlighted that many of the defectors had served the party in various capacities and made significant contributions.

Despite clarifying that the defection was not driven by personal ambition, Amode emphasized that joining the APC would enable them to serve society more effectively.

“It is with great honour and a profound sense of responsibility that we stand before you today to announce a pivotal decision; one that marks a significant turning point not just for us as individuals, but for many committed political stakeholders who have journeyed with us over the years.

“Today, we have decided to collapse the entire PDP structure in Lagos State, from ward to the state level , to allign with His Excellency Jandor to decamp en masse to the APC.

“The PDP, both at the national and state levels, has lost its way.

“The party has deviated from the founding ideals that once made it the largest and most respected political platform in Africa.

“Today, its future is riddled with tension and uncertainty.

“The PDP is in a coma and may not survive unless urgent measures are taken.

“However, after thorough introspection and extensive consultation, we believe it is time to chart a new course.

“This decision has not been made lightly.

“It reflects our commitment to taking control of our political destinies in order to better serve our people and the loyal supporters who continue to stand by us.Poor leadership and a lack of cohesion have cost us dearly.

“Today, we, alongside several former PDP candidates at various levels, national, local government executives, ward leaders, and key stakeholders across Lagos, formally resign from the PDP and align ourselves with the APC.

“We have submitted our letters of resignation to our respective ward chairmen, local government chairmen, and the state leadership of the PDP.

“We are determined to work with our new partners in the APC to deliver the true dividends of democracy to every corner of our great state.”

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