The lawmaker representing Ife Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Abimbola Ajilesoro, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing persistent internal conflicts and instability within his former party.
Ajilesoro formally announced his defection on the floor of the House on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Ajilesoro explained the rationale behind his decision, pointing to the PDP’s lack of direction and shifting internal alliances, particularly in Osun State.
“Consistency is the true foundation of trust. Either keep your promises or do not make them. The PDP leadership in Osun had made overtures toward aligning with the progressives, but internal narratives shifted along the way,” he stated.
Ajilesoro revealed that the PDP leadership in Osun initially considered an alliance with the APC but later abandoned the idea without explanation, leading to confusion and loss of confidence among members.
“As someone who believes in political loyalty and ideological alignment, I find it untenable to remain in a party that covertly supports the opposition while presenting a contradictory public stance,” he added.
Expressing his commitment to his new political platform, the lawmaker pledged allegiance to President Bola Tinubu and promised to work towards the success of the APC in future elections.
“Loyalty to one’s party and its leadership is non-negotiable in my political ideology. I have, therefore, chosen to align fully with the progressive camp and support the re-election of President Tinubu and all the APC candidates across the board.”
Ajilesoro officially resigned from the PDP in a letter dated July 22, 2025, which he addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ilare Ward II in Ife Central Local Government Area, Osun State.
