The development is seen as a major setback for the PDP and a boost for ADC as political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to take shape. Aborisade, a prominent figure in Oyo politics, attributed the defection to unresolved internal crises within the PDP, describing the party as increasingly incapable of presenting a credible candidate for the coming elections. “I have laboured for PDP, spent personal resources and worked tirelessly for the party, yet internal conflicts remain unresolved. Nigerians are looking towards ADC as a credible alternative capable of delivering positive change,” Aborisade said. Welcoming Aborisade and his supporters, Oyo Chairman of ADC, Yinka Olona, described the defections as part of a broader trend of political realignments across the country.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2025 09:14 UTC