By DAYO JOHNSON

Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have defected to the ruling Labour Party (LP) in the state.

They include Mr Omoniyi Eniolotu (youth leader), Mrs Aladejana Iyadunni (women leader), Mr Makun Remilekun (ex-officio), Mr Idowu Gbenga (organising secretary), Hon Aruwaji Eniolorunda, Mr Olu Aisida, Mr Aro Olorunfemi, Mrs Mabogunje Tinuade, Mr Saturday Eniato, Mr Femi Bankole, and Mr Amimi Kenge.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Olusegun Mimiko, Mr Eni Akinsola, said that they were received by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Alli Olanusi, on behalf of his principal.

He said that the defectors claimed their decision to join LP was informed by the unprecedented developmental projects executed across the state by the Mimiko administration in the last three and a half years.

Mimiko was quoted as saying at the occasion that “Labour Party is a party that does not discriminate, adding that the party’s rewards for members are based on performance and not years of membership”.

He advised the new entrants to work hand in hand with old members to ensure victory for the party in the October 20 gubernatorial election in the state.