The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State has firmly denied claims that its Ogun East Senatorial District structure has collapsed into the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the reports false and misleading. The party dismissed allegations that key leaders defected to support APC’s gubernatorial candidate, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, during the weekend. ADC officials insist the party remains united and fully operational ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Reports surfaced on Monday suggesting that ADC chairmen and chieftains from Ogun East had abandoned their party to join the APC. Among those reportedly involved were Erinle Opeoluwa, chairman of Ijebu North East; Kazeem Adebanjo of Ijebu North LGA; Dehinsilu Olusegun of Ikenne LGA; Gbade Oluwasegun of Ijebu Ode; Shittu Titilola of Ijebu East LGA; Omooba Kazeem of Sagamu LGA; Adegoroye Osubukola of Remo North LGA; Salisu Abdulwaheed of Odogbolu LGA; Ibidunni Adetola and Yemi Macauley, both ADC chieftains in Ijebu Ode. These individuals are said to have made the switch due to frustration with opposition politics, which they claim has failed to deliver results over three election cycles.
However, Olumide Onabajo, ADC State Publicity Secretary, refuted the narrative, stating that the report does not reflect the actual state of affairs within the party. He emphasized that the ADC remains “united, functional, and firmly committed to winning the forthcoming elections” in Ogun State. Onabajo clarified that the defection of these individuals was a personal decision and does not signify any structural collapse within the party.
He explained that political party structures are built on constitutionally recognized leadership and organs at ward, local government, senatorial, and state levels—not just individual members or chieftains. According to him, ADC structures across all nine local government areas in Ogun East remain intact and actively engaged in party-building activities. The party’s image maker accused those behind the report of deliberately misrepresenting the political reality to create confusion and undermine confidence in the ADC.
Onabajo urged members, supporters, and the public to disregard the misleading narrative, reiterating that the ADC is focused, united, and determined to offer a credible alternative for Ogun State voters. The party continues to strengthen its grassroots presence and prepare for future electoral contests. As Nigeria approaches another critical election cycle, the ADC’s stance underscores its resolve to remain a viable political force in the state.
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