I Had No Choice!’ – Lawmaker Exposes Sh*cking Truth Behind PDP Exit

House of Representatives member Oluwole Oke has explained that his move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by a desire to uplift his constituents and drive infrastructural growth in his community.

Representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency in Osun State, Oke began his legislative career in 1999, securing re-elections in 2003 and 2007. Although he lost his seat in 2011, he made a successful return to the House in 2015 and has served continuously since. Before his defection, he was a key PDP figure and chaired the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Two weeks ago, Oke officially joined the APC, citing the need to end political tensions with President Bola Tinubu and to align with the government’s development initiatives.

In a recent interview with Punch, he explained, “My defection to the APC is to help me fulfill my mission of empowering my constituents and ensuring meaningful infrastructure and welfare development in my area.”

Oke expressed full support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, saying, “I am committed to playing my part in advancing the President’s vision for the betterment of Nigerians across the country.”

He also stressed the importance of equity and justice in politics: “In carrying out our goals, we will be guided by fairness, equity, and justice.”

Previously, Oke had accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of sidelining his constituency, which he referred to as Osun State’s “food basket.”

Since his defection, several PDP members from the Ijebu North axis have also joined the APC. Despite this, the Osun State PDP leadership has downplayed the development, maintaining that Oke’s departure will not diminish the party’s influence in the state.