Defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord were received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State at the weekend.
Governor Abiola Ajimobi received the defectors at a carnival-like rally at the Olomi Market in Ibadan, the state capital.
The people were entertained by Fuji musician Rashidi Ayinde.
Ajimobi assured the new members of a level-playing field.
He pledged to rebuild the Olomi-Olojuoro road and execute more projects in the council.
APC State Chairman Chief Akin Oke said the party was open to new members.
Speaking for defectors from the PDP, a former council Chairman, Alhaji Lukman Olanrewaju, said they were attracted to the APC by the quality of projects executed by the Ajimobi administration.
He said: “We were attracted by the governor’s performance and the accessibility of the Oluyole Council Chairman, Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, to the people.”
The leader of the defectors from the Accord, simply identified as Mr. Aborisade (a.k.a. Oosa), thanked the governor for giving them the opportunity to join the party.