As part of efforts to reposition the party ahead of 2027, the Deputy Governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state, Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade has called on leaders of the party in the state to fully absorb members of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) into the mainstream of the party.

Addressing the aggrieved members of the defunct APM in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, Akinlade noted that since 2022, no member of the defectors has been issued membership cards of the party.

He reminded the PDP leaders in the state that, he joined the party with his team of followers when it was neither fashionable nor profitable to do.

According to Akinlade, absorbing the APM family fully into the party would enhance the commitment and confidence of thousands of his supporters to join hands in repositioning PDP for future electoral victories.

Responding, the PDP Chairman in Ogun state, Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele commended Hon. Akinlade for toeing the path of greatness.

Ogundele said Akinlade had exhibited some leadership qualities at building bridges and resolving party disputes internally without escalating.

He, therefore, assured the aggrieved APM members of integration into the PDP umbrella.