A House of Representatives aspirant for Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State, Hon. Akingbola Ebenezer Akintunde,also known as Mogbaf'OGO, has defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Allied Peoples Movement.
Akintunde formally joined the APM on May 8, 2026, ending his membership of the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The politician, who is seeking to represent Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said his decision was informed by the need to align with a platform capable of advancing his political aspirations and delivering quality representation to the people of the constituency.
Speaking shortly after his defection, Akintunde expressed confidence in the leadership and vision of the APM, describing the party as a credible platform for democratic participation and grassroots development.
He pledged to work with other stakeholders to strengthen the party's structures across the federal constituency and mobilise support for its candidates ahead of future elections.
The aspirant also declared his support for the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who is the presidential candidate of the APM.
According to him, Makinde has demonstrated capacity, leadership and commitment to good governance, qualities he said are needed to move the country forward.
Akintunde urged his supporters and members of the public to rally behind the APM and its candidates, expressing optimism that the party would make significant electoral gains in the coming polls.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency.
Party leaders who received the defecting aspirant described his entry into the APM as a major boost to the party's growing profile in Ondo State, assuring him of a level playing field and support in his political journey.
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