Ejigbo LCDA:PDP collapses In Aigbaka Ward As Woman leader,20 Others Defect To APC.

Emmanuel lkpeama 

The political structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Aigbaka Ward in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State,suffered a major setback recently as key stakeholders dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the outstanding performance of Aare Tahoeed Adebayo Taiwo, Executive Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA and Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu. 

A former PDP Woman leader in the ward led 20 other women and their supporters into the APC in what many described as a significant blow to the opposition.

Speaking at the ward meeting held at Ile Iwe Primary School on Tuesday 2, November 2025,the woman leader said she was motivated by the achievements of Aare TAT within his 100 days in office which have continued to attract support across the local government

“I cannot campaign against the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 because of what Aare TAT has done since his assumption into office,he has transformed Ejigbo in terms of road infrastructure, therefore I led other women and my supporters into the party and we  would all support him and President Tinubu to continue beyond 2027,” she stated.

“Aare TAT and President Tinubu has turned around the fortunes of the local government and that of the country respectively and he is consolidating on the good legacies of former Council boss,Hon Obe. I cannot remain in the PDP,I have decided to move to the Progressive family to contribute my quota to the development of our dear local government under the leadership of the Aare Taiwo Adebayo Taiwo “she said.

The ceremony was witnessed by party stalwart and members of the party including the LGA Publicity Secretary Dr Odusanya, Councillor representing Aigbaika ward, Hon Taiwo Hassan.

Others are Hon Sodiq Adebisi,Hon Osinowo,Hon Hammed,Mrs Oladiti,Mrs Olukosi Toyin,Hon Alfred Olaris,Hon Hamzat,Hon Michael Afolabi,Mrs Saladueen Titilayo and Mr Olabiran Oladayo.

The Councilor representing Aigbaika ward,Hon Taiwo thanked the new members for their faith in the All Progressives Congress and the administration of Aare TAT saying the party is ready to accommodate all lagosians.

“I thank the party leadership for their hard work over the years. In this Ward, the All Progressives Congress has never lost any election. It shows that our people believe in the party and we are the only Ward in the entire Ejigbo LCDA with this enviable record.

“With the coming of these heavyweights, we will even be stronger and we won’t be satisfied until everyone in Aigbaka Ward belongs to the All Progressives Congress. We are not selfish, we are only progressive in our thinking.

 

“The Council boss is not saying anything and the opposition is collapsing in the local government.He must have learnt this from his political father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His performance is killing the opposition as all Ejigbo residents are rallying behind his leadership,” he said.

The Ward Chairman,Mr R.A.Ibikunle thanked the decamped members for having faith in the All Progressive Congress while assuring them that they would all be accommodated in every thing they do.

He highlighted some of the achievements recorded by the current administration of Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo which include road infrastructure, solar electrification, desilting of the drainage, empowerment and many more. He used the occasion to invite them to the 100 days ceremony of the Executive Chairman.

Investigator news gathered that mass defections have continued to hit opposition parties across Ejigbo LCDA and Lagos State in general as more prominent figures join the APC, further strengthening the ruling party ahead of future political contests.

Highlight of the event was presentation of gifts and recharge cards to the members of the ward by the Councilor,Hon Taiwo through ballot picking as 4 lucky winners went home with a carton of indomie and many others smiled with recharge cards.