Supporters of the former governor of Ogun State, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun in Abeokuta South has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The supporters in Abeokuta South also endorsed the candidates of PDP, including Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, Chief Toyin Amuzu, Olufunbi Majekodunmi and Adeoye Adewale Adeniran ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Moshood Okanlawon Akinleye, who led the movement described the group’s previous experience in the APC as disappointing, declaring that its members had returned to the PDP, which he described as their political home.

Akinleye, who accused the APC in Ogun State of lacking direction and failing to offer the people purposeful leadership, likened the party to a cult, arguing that its policies and approach to governance had not reflected the aspirations of ordinary citizens.

He said the movement had resolved to identify with the PDP candidates at all levels to form a government, stressing that the group would mobilise its members and supporters to vote in 2027 as they would not vote “an outsider” to lead the State.

According to him, the decision to return to the PDP followed a reassessment of the movement’s political experience and its desire to align with a party it believes can better address the concerns of the people.

The candidates endorsed by the SIA Movement include Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, the PDP candidate for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Chief Toyin Amuzu, the party’s candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Olufunbi Majekodunmi, the PDP candidate for Abeokuta South State Constituency I and Adeoye Adewale Adeniran, the party’s candidate for Abeokuta South State Constituency II in the Ogun State House of Assembly.

Akinleye maintained that the movement’s endorsement of Iyabo Obasanjo, Toyin Amuzu, Majekodunmi and Adeoye was a deliberate political decision, adding that its members were prepared to work for the success of the PDP candidates at the polls.

Responding, the PDP candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu welcomed the SIA Movement into the PDP, describing the return as a boost to the party’s growing strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He commended the group’s leader, Moshood Okanlawon Akinleye, popularly known as Americo, and its members for what he described as a courageous political decision, assuring them that the PDP remained a platform for purposeful leadership, people-oriented representation and a better future for Nigerians.

Amuzu urged the group to remain united with other party members and work collectively towards securing victory for all PDP candidates in the 2027 elections.