A major political realignment has unfolded in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, as Hon. Ayo Da-Silva, alongside key PDP apex leaders, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a strategic boost for the ruling party at the grassroots.
Addressing supporters shortly after his defection, Ayo Da-Silva described the move as a “homecoming,” expressing deep satisfaction at returning to what he called his rightful political base.
“Presently, it’s joy and happiness that I’m finally home… after a long sojourn in PDP,” he said.
Da-Silva didn’t stop at symbolism—he outlined an aggressive political roadmap. He pledged to mobilize across all 14 wards in Amuwo Odofin, bringing along his entire political structure from PDP and other allied groups, with a clear mission: to make the APC unbeatable in the local government.
“I’m going to collapse my structures into APC… and ensure this local government never loses to any other party again,” he declared confidently.
His defection was met with strong endorsement from party leaders, including Lagos GAC member, Musiliu Obanikoro, who hailed the development as a turning point for APC’s dominance in the area.
Obanikoro, while welcoming the defectors, assured them of full integration and charged them to remain committed to the party’s growth.
“I want to thank you for coming into this great party… I assure you, we will work diligently to ensure APC never loses elections here again,” he said.
He further projected a future of total political control for the party, declaring that from 2027, APC would take firm and lasting charge of the local government.
The event also highlighted growing ethnic and grassroots support, as Da-Silva emphasized the backing of his Igbo political base, reinforcing the APC’s expanding coalition in Lagos politics.
With chants, solidarity gestures, and renewed confidence among party faithfuls, political observers say the defection could significantly reshape the electoral landscape of Amuwo Odofin—tilting the balance further in favour of the APC ahead of future elections.
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