Rt. Hon.Adewale Egbedun, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and the 24 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers have defected to the Accord Party.
The spokesperson of the speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Osogbo.
It will be recalled that the assembly has 26 members, which comprising of 25 PDP lawmakers and one All Progressives Congress (APC) member.
Mr Tiamiyu said the decision by the PDP lawmakers to leave the party was reached during a parliamentary meeting.
The Speaker maintained that the lawmakers resigned from the PDP weeks ago after deep reflection and extensive consultations with supporters, political associates, and key stakeholders.
“They resolved to align with Accord,” he said.
The lawmakers said they were convinced that the Accord Party provides a more stable, inclusive, and people-centred platform through which they could continue to serve the people of the state.
They said that the move was driven by a determination to advance the collective interests of the people and sustain development across the state.
The lawmakers however urged their supporters and well-wishers to remain steadfast and join them as they embark on the new political chapter.
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