According to our reporter, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, leading PDP governorship aspirant in Oyo State, has warmly welcomed Hon. Wasiu Ajirotutu, former 2023 Ogun East NNPP senatorial candidate, who defected to the PDP on January 23, 2026.

The defection, announced during the PDP South-West Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, is hailed as a strategic boost for the party’s grassroots strength and commitment to inclusive governance. Ajadi praised the move as a clear sign that progressive leaders are rallying behind PDP’s vision for equity and good leadership.

Supported by Governor Seyi Makinde and other regional heavyweights, Ajirotutu’s entry signals growing confidence in PDP’s dominance in the South-West ahead of the crucial 2027 elections. Watch full report