Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, lawmaker representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency, has formally joined the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM). His special adviser, media and public affairs, Tolu Mustapha, confirmed the development, stating that Olajide completed all required membership forms and documentation. Mustapha said the lawmaker officially aligned with APM following consultations with political associates, supporters and stakeholders across Oyo state.
The move marks a shift in Olajide's political path ahead of the 2027 general election. Mustapha described it as the beginning of a new political chapter, noting that Olajide's support base continues to expand across the state. "Yes, Honourable Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide Odidiomo has formally joined the Allied Peoples' Movement and has successfully completed his membership registration processes. He is now a full fledged member of the party," he said.
Olajide has directed his political associates, coordinators and support groups across the 33 local government areas of Oyo state to begin integrating their structures into the APM. The aim, according to Mustapha, is to strengthen the party's grassroots presence and position it as a viable platform for democratic governance in the state. This restructuring follows Olajide's resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday. He cited a protracted and unresolved leadership crisis within the PDP as the reason for his exit.
Olajide leaves PDP over internal crisis yet joins a party with no national electoral presence, raising questions about the strategic value of the move. His directive for supporters across 33 local governments in Oyo to shift to APM suggests a major realignment, but the party's limited track record offers no clear path to electoral success. The decision hinges on building influence in a party that has not demonstrated competitiveness beyond state-level politics. This recalibration may reflect more about internal PDP fractures than about APM's growing appeal.
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