Politics
Ex-Ondo Gov Olusegun Mimiko defects to APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election
Former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress, declaring support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mimiko, the first governor in Ondo State’s history to complete two terms in office, announced his decision at the APC Secretariat in Ondo City, where he was formally received by the state chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, alongside party leaders and supporters.
His defection comes months after several of his loyalists joined the ruling party in 2025, a move widely interpreted as preparations for his eventual alignment with the APC.
Speaking during the event, Mimiko said his decision was motivated by the need to support Tinubu’s administration, which he described as focused on national development and economic transformation.
According to him, the current government has placed Nigeria on the path of rapid growth and progress.
Welcoming the former governor into the party, Babatunde described the development as a major political gain for the APC in Ondo State.
He said Mimiko’s political experience, grassroots influence and popularity would further strengthen the party’s structure and electoral chances in future elections within the state and beyond.
Political observers believe the former governor’s entry into the APC could reshape political alignments in Ondo State ahead of the next election cycle.
Follow Us on Google Discover
BREAKING: Tinubu extends tenure of NCoS, Immigration service chiefs until 2028
Portugal hands Ronaldo 30-Day suspension, €255 fine for walking out of camp
Wike’s son Jordan dragged to EFCC over alleged $2.1m land fraud
Subsidy removal is here to stay, ‘we will never go back to Egypt’ – Tinubu
If Buhari a General could not end insecurity, you cannot blame Tinubu – Yari
Sanwo-Olu reportedly demands LAWMA boss’ resignation over mounting refuse in Lagos
Gregory University founder Gregory Ibe dies at 63
Abia: NAFDAC uncovers suspected N500m fake alcohol factory in Aba
Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour set to exit CNN after four decades
Gov Otti signs four bills into law, introduces criminal justice reforms in Abia
Pandemonium as fuel tanker goes up in flames under Lagos’ Otedola bridge
FG to introduce fuel taxes when economy stabilises, Oyedele says
10 key facts about late former Delta Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan
Bauchi NDC governorship candidate Ibrahim Kashim resigns from party
Court throws out El-Rufai’s fundamental rights suit against DSS, ICPC, EFCC
BREAKING: Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan is dead
‘₦29,000 Cannot sustain a retired officer’ — Atiku challenges Tinubu on police pensions, proposes initiative
Opposition will front a single candidate against Tinubu, announcement will be made few days to election – Lukman
2027: Tinubu must be stopped, ‘even Buhari saw him as bad news’ — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
Eight Nigerian Soldiers killed as ISWAP landmine hits Army patrol vehicle in Borno
Bauchi NDC governorship candidate Ibrahim Kashim resigns from party
2027: “Which North? North Korea or North Carolina?” Nigerians mock politicians promising Tinubu Northern votes
2027: NDC will never step down for Atiku, stop attacking us – Kwankwaso replies ADC Campaign Council
Messi’s double fires Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over Atlanta United
Catholic priest dies after Jesus’ statue falls on him during mass in Ecuador (video)
“I saw Akpabio at the State House begging Tinubu to keep his position” — Jake Epelle
FG defends fiscal reforms as World Bank flags ₦7.7tn debt interest
Wike, Akpabio, Uzodimma: Unity at the podium, rival ambitions behind the Scenes? can Tinubu keep his associates together?
‘Nigeria cannot become prosperous in four years’ — Tinubu’s Economic Adviser says