2023: Captain Popoola dumps PDP to YPP in Kwara, vows to deliver Oyun LG to new party

A stalwart of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyun local government area of Kwara State, Captain S.T Popoola, has dumped the party for Young Progressive Party (YPP).

Captain Popoola, an ally of the immediate past President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki announced his next political move on Thursday when the governorship candidate of YPP, Alhaji Yakubu Gobir (Aláàánú Mẹ̀kúnnù) visited him at home in Oyun LGA.

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Captain Popoola popularly known as CAPO said he will formally tender his resignation letter from PDP in his ward as soon as possible.

According to him, “this is the first time I will be moving to another political party. I declined Bukola Saraki’s request for me to join APC in 2014 but now I am leaving for YPP, as the party has lived up to expectations, especially on the issue of equity and fairness in running its affairs.

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Popoola also declared support for Alhaji Yakubu Gobir and promises to deliver Oyun local government for YPP during next year’s governorship election.

The politician applauded Gobir for his consistent empowerment programs and other impactful humanitarian gesture including the procurement of tractors for farmers, providing grants to females, and many more.

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The party chairman in Kwara, Chief Ogunbayo later presented the symbol of the party leaves to Captain Popoola and formally welcome him to the moving train of real Progressives.