Afenifere Secretary‑General Sola Ebiseni Resigns, Joins APC
Sola Ebiseni, former Secretary‑General of Afenifere, resigned and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In Brief
- •Sola Ebiseni, former Secretary‑General of Afenifere, resigned and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- •He left the Labour Party after serving as its chieftain and as South‑West Coordinator for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign.
- •Ebiseni announced his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term during a meeting with Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure.
- •The governor pledged full integration of Ebiseni into the APC campaign apparatus.
Why It Matters
Ebiseni’s departure from Afenifere and the Labour Party signals a realignment of Yoruba‑centric political influence toward the ruling APC, potentially consolidating support for President Tinubu’s re‑election. His experience in campaign coordination and local governance could strengthen the APC’s outreach in the southwest, a key region for national politics.
Key Details
- Position Resigned
- Secretary‑General of Afenifere
- New Party
- All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Former Party
- Labour Party
- Date of Announcement
- 2026-09-24
- Meeting Location
- Government House, Akure
- Support for
- President Bola Tinubu’s second term
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