25 Osun PDP Lawmakers Dump Party, Join Accord

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Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly who were elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket announced during a sitting on Friday that they have defected to the Accord Party. A statement from the speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Olamide Tiamiyu, said the lawmakers had resigned from the PDP weeks earlier after deep reflection and extensive consultations with supporters and stakeholders. The lawmakers said they believe Accord provides a more stable, inclusive and people‑centred platform to serve the people of Osun State. The defection reduces the PDP’s legislative presence in the state and increases Accord’s representation, with the lawmakers now expected to formalise their affiliation with Accord.

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Single source: osun_defender. Treat with caution. Also confirmed by Tribune, Blueprint, the_whistler.