2027 Election: NRM House of Assembly Candidate, Dr. Agbedeyi, Defects to APC as Party Renews Hope in Ovia South-West,
2027 Election: NRM House of Assembly Candidate, Dr. Agbedeyi, Defects to APC as Party Renews Hope in Ovia South-West,
By EgbemaVoice,
Edo state ____ Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi, the National Rescue Movement (NRM) candidate for the Edo State House of Assembly seat representing Ovia South-West Constituency, has reportedly joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following a closed-door meeting with senior political leaders in Edo State.
The meeting reportedly involved Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa; Hon. Sunday Aghedo, the member representing Ovia South-West Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly; the Ofunama Ward chairman; and other party leaders.
Also associated with the political discussions were High Chief Powei Baimene, Hon. Karemi Ekankumor, councillor representing Ofunama Ward, and Hon. Ben Bowei, immediate past Vice Chairman of Ovia South-West Local Government Area. However, the complete list of attendees and their respective roles at the meeting requires further confirmation.
The development signals a possible major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly in Ovia South-West, where political parties and aspirants are positioning themselves for the forthcoming electoral contest.
Dr. Agbedeyi's reported move from the NRM to the APC could reshape political calculations within the constituency and potentially influence consultations, alliances and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the election.
Although the reported meeting has generated interest among political observers, further details regarding the discussions, the terms of any political understanding and the formal status of Dr. Agbedeyi's defection have yet to be independently confirmed.
The development is expected to attract attention from party stakeholders, community leaders and supporters as the political landscape continues to evolve ahead of 2027.
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