In a significant political move, former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has formally aligned himself with the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on Thursday at the party’s secretariat in Ondo City, where the state APC chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, alongside other party leaders and supporters, officially received him.
Mimiko’s defection marks a notable development in the state’s political landscape, as he holds the distinction of being the first governor in Ondo’s history to complete two terms in office. This transition comes after a wave of his loyalists had earlier moved to the APC in 2025, which many observers interpreted as a precursor to his eventual switch to the ruling party.
The former governor’s decision is largely seen as part of broader realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, reinforcing the APC’s influence in the region. Political analysts suggest that this move could significantly reshape the dynamics of Ondo politics and the party’s strategies for upcoming polls.