In a fresh wave of defections shaking the political landscape in Osun State, more high-ranking members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Obokun Local Government have dumped the party, further deepening the exodus that began with the defection of Hon. Oluwole Oke.
This latest development, led by Kolawole Owoeye, marks another significant loss for the PDP, as several key figures officially declared their switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Those who defected include:
A former Special Adviser to the Obokun Local Government
A former Caretaker Committee Member
A former Councillor representing Ward 03
The immediate past Electoral Officer of Obokun Local Government
The defections, described by insiders as “strategic and symbolic,” underscore Hon. Oluwole Oke’s growing influence beyond the PDP, as his loyalists continue to follow his lead in exiting the party. This reinforces speculation that Oke’s political machinery remains strong, even outside the platform on which he previously built his base.
Observers note that the frequency and profile of recent defections suggest a serious internal weakening within the PDP in Osun East, especially in Obokun, where the APC appears to be gaining strong momentum at the grassroots.
As 2026 elections draw closer, the implications of this defection trend are likely to shape both party strategies and voter alignments in Osun State.
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