DEFECTION: Wole Oke's Not Just Switching Jersey, He's Stepping into the Pitch with the Referee, Linesman, and the Entire Stadium

..... _this is elite-level chess in a room full of politicians still playing checkers_ 

In the thrilling theatre of Nigerian politics, where principles are elastic and party manifestos are bedtime fiction, Rt. Hon. Wole Oke has once again reminded us that power, like fashion, is all about the right fit at the right time.

Yes, he's made the bold, noble, and incredibly strategic leap to the APC. But this isn't your average political defection. Oh no. This is elite-level chess in a room full of politicians still playing checkers. Wole Oke isn’t just changing party colors; he’s taking the entire stadium with him.

When he walks onto the pitch, he’s not looking for the whistle, he already has it. The linesman nods in agreement, the referee dares not call a foul, and the supporters' club, some of whom chanted “PDP till we die” last month have now upgraded their chorus to “APC we hail thee,” complete with new matching vests and political memory loss.

Why such confidence?

Because even as a PDP man, Wole Oke won elections like it was a routine checkup. Now that he's with APC with the most vote-rich ward in his pocket and the local barometer pointing due Wole, it’s less of a campaign and more of a homecoming parade.

His critics say he's playing the game. But in Osun, politics isn't a game, it’s a full-blown league, and Wole Oke is the undisputed MVP, with transferable skills that defy party boundaries and leave ballot boxes smiling in his favor.

While others print manifestos, he prints thank-you speeches.

While some candidates practice debates, he practices how to wave on election day.

And while others are negotiating primary tickets, Wole Oke’s supporters are already discussing inauguration fashion choices.

Opposition parties, meanwhile, gather like backup dancers at a solo concert.

We must salute their courage.

In the end, it’s clear: Wole Oke doesn’t follow political weather. He creates it. And this time, the forecast says: landslide with a high chance of victory.