There was a big political change in Osun State. A man named Peter Babalola used to be with one party, called the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but now he has joined a new party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Babalola wants to help the APC get stronger, especially in the Irewole area and all over Osun West. He believes he can use his influence to do this.
When he joined the APC, he was welcomed by a leader, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, who works with the Marine and Blue Economy. Babalola promised he would help the APC win in the local government elections coming up soon.
He told all his supporters, in all 30 local areas and 332 little parts called wards in Osun State, to become members of the APC.
Babalola used to be the Chief of Staff in Osun, which means he had a very important job. He also told the government officials not to cheat during the elections to help the PDP win.
He said a big boss from the APC, named Abdullahi Ganduje, would come to Osogbo soon to welcome him into the party.
The State Secretary for the APC, Alao Kamorudeen, who was there for the minister, believes the APC will win a lot, not just now, but in future elections too.
He told everyone in the party to support their leaders and help win the elections. He also said the APC wants to be a strong leader and wants to help people, especially those living in the countryside.
Party members were encouraged to go back to where they live, register, and be active there.
Important leaders and party members from 30 areas in Osun West were there to welcome Babalola into the APC group in the state.
Babalola was once in charge of a big school in Osun. The DAILY POST recalled that he was suspended by his old party in Irewole in August before he decided to leave them.