You Are Welcome to Our Great Party — Hon. Stephen Fapetu Hails Bimbo Adekanmbi’s Defection to the PDP

Hon. Stephen Fapetu has warmly welcomed former Oyo State Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing his defection as a significant boost to the party’s strength and vision.

Fapetu hailed Adekanmbi as a seasoned technocrat and a grassroots-connected political figure whose decision to join the PDP reflects the party’s growing appeal and its steadfast commitment to inclusive and people-centered leadership.

He noted that Adekanmbi’s pedigree, competence, and proven record of service would further enrich the party’s structure as it continues to deliver impactful governance across Oyo State.

According to him, the PDP remains a home for progressive minds who are passionate about development and the collective good, adding that Adekanmbi’s move is both timely and commendable.

Hon. Fapetu assured the new decampee of maximum cooperation and solidarity from party faithful, urging him to deploy his wealth of experience to strengthen the party ahead of future political engagements.

He further described the development as a significant political gain for the PDP, noting that Adekanmbi’s defection is a testament to the rising influence, unity, and credibility of the ruling party in Oyo State.

The official declaration, held yesterday at Ward 4, Gbada Efon, Ona Ara Local Government, witnessed a large turnout of influential party figures and stakeholders. Dignitaries present included:

Alh. Wasiu Adeleke, Oyo State PDP Vice Chairman

Alh. Kehinde Adeyemo, Ona Ara Local Government PDP Chairman

Hon. Windapo Oluwole, Ona Ara Vice Chairman & Political Head, Inukan LCDA

Hon. Mufutau Ogunremi, SSA to the Governor on SDG

Alh. Waheed Ajao Adurodekun, PDP Leader

Hon. Wale Ajala, Honourable Councillors, Supervisors

And numerous other distinguished personalities from across the local government.

Hon. Fapetu commended Adekanmbi for choosing to align with the progressive vision of Governor Seyi Makinde and the PDP family, stressing that his wealth of experience and political strength will further stabilize and energize the party.

“You are welcome, sir.”

Hon. Stephen Fapetu

Ido Supervisor, Councillor for Mineral Resources