*says in Oke-Ogun, Oyo North Senatorial District, Accord is their strength
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
A member of the House of Representatives, representing the Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Honourable Shina Peller on Tuesday, declared that he is now a member of Accord Party.
The lawmaker who made this known in a statement he shared on his verified social media platforms, stated that he has formally informed the leadership of the House of Representatives of the development.
According to Honourable Peller, though there were numerous options, but ” Accord has shown an unwavering commitment to the yearnings of the people of Oke Ogun being the first party in Oyo state to zone Oyo North Senatorial ticket to the region.
The lawmaker representing Iseyin/ Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency in Oyo state said ”
earlier today on the floor of the house of representatives, I announced my defection from the All Progressives Congress to Accord Party”.
” After my exit from the APC, we engaged other political parties, we had numerous options, but we opted for Accord for very peculiar reasons. Accord party happens to be the first party in Oyo state to zone Oyo North Senatorial ticket to Oke Ogun considering that Ogbomosho Zone had done two terms”, he said.
Honourable Peller added, ” the party has shown an unwavering commitment to the yearnings of the people of Oke-Ogun. It has given us hope and a sense of belonging. In Oyo State, the Accord party is a force to reckon with, it’s internal democracy mechanism is intact, a component lacking in other parties.”
” Accord party is also strategic as it concerns balloting. On the ballot paper, Accord comes first before the two major parties. With Accord as our party, voting sensitization becomes easier for us to do” .
Honourable Peller stressed further, ” today, I would like to inform the general public that I am now with Accord party. The logo of the Accord constantly reminds me and other well meaning Nigerians of their civic responsibility – to vote for credible leaders.
“In Oke-Ogun, Oyo North Senatorial District and Oyo State at large, Accord Party is our strength, it’s logo is our thumb – it’s our power and we shall make it count.”
New Nigerian recalls that Honourable Shina Peller few days ago announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his Iseyin hometown.
