Former student leader and founder of OGS Foundation, Ogunwoye Gbemiga Samson, popularly known as Ogunsamson or OGS, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside more than 3,000 supporters in Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency, Oyo State.
The declaration, held on Friday at IresaPupa, drew a mammoth crowd and party leaders across the state, which observers described as one of the largest political gatherings in the constituency in recent years.
Widely respected for his activism and humanitarian work through the OGS Foundation, Ogunwoye said his defection followed extensive consultations and was driven by his conviction that the APC offers the best platform for sustainable development and inclusive governance.
“This step is not one taken in haste. I am persuaded that the APC represents the ideals of progress and good governance. Our commitment is to strengthen the party at the grassroots, mobilise across Oyo and Nigeria, and extend our efforts globally,” he stated.
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He also urged APC leaders at both state and national levels to create more opportunities for youth participation in politics, stressing that involving young people in elective and appointive positions would strengthen the party and ensure innovation in governance.
Ogunwoye applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as tough but necessary economic reforms, noting that with time, Nigerians would see the full benefits of the President’s policies.
“The President is on the right track, and we must continue to support him,” he declared.
He further pledged to mobilise his structure and network to deliver overwhelming support for the APC and assured that he would work towards President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
He said his movement would serve as a rallying point for consolidating the gains of the current administration and ensuring continuity of progressive governance.
Party leaders hailed his defection as a major boost for the progressives. Hon. Bode Akanni of Surulere Local Government described it as “a big victory” for the APC.
He added that OGS’s popularity and reputation would further consolidate the party’s dominance.
Another chieftain added, “This is a political game-changer. His credibility and grassroots appeal are exactly what the party needs as we prepare for the challenges ahead.”