bloomshorts Defection Miscalculation
Hezekiah Bamiji, the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has labeled the defection of Senators Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Fadeyi from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a significant miscalculation. Bamiji argued that the lawmakers acted on unfounded rumors of the governor’s impending defection, leading them into a trap laid by the APC.
Political Strategy and Governance
Bamiji emphasized that Governor Adeleke remains committed to the PDP and the welfare of Osun State’s citizens, dismissing the need for defection to achieve good governance. He highlighted the importance of consultation with party leadership and constituents before making such pivotal political decisions.
Impact on Senate Composition
The defection of Fadahunsi and Fadeyi, alongside two other senators, has bolstered the APC’s majority in the Senate, increasing their numbers to 70 while reducing the PDP’s representation to 28. This shift underscores the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of political allegiances in Nigeria’s legislative arena.
