PHOTOS: ‘Wolekanle’ formally joins Oyo PDP, gives reason

The immediate past secretary of Ogbomoso North Local Government, Mr. Akinwale Akinwole popularly known as ‘Wolekanle’ on Friday formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party.

Akinwole and his supporters were received by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Ward 9, Osupa in Ogbomoso North Local Government. He was presented with an Umbrella, which is the symbol of the party as well as membership card .

Justifying his defection, Wolekanle said he was attracted into the PDP by the achievements of the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde and his style of governance

The ex-council scribe disclosed further that he considered the PDP as a credible and better platform that can restores hope and bring dividends of democracy to the people.

According to him, “In APC where I was before, they tried their best but their best was not enough. I am glad I am in PDP and I belief that with my contributions and support of other people, the party will have overwhelming support and record landslide victory in the subsequent elections.

He thanked the leadership and members of the party for holding forth and accepting him into their fold, promising that he would abide by rules and regulations of the party .

While presenting the party flag and membership card to the new defector, the Ward Chairman, Mr. Tunde Martins Iyanda, submitted, ” we appreciate your coming because your presence in our midst will add value to our great party both at the local, state and national”.