2027: FORMER ONDO GOVERNOR OLUSEGUN MIMIKO FORMALLY JOINS APC

FORMER ONDO GOVERNOR OLUSEGUN MIMIKO FORMALLY JOINS APC


Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, CON, is set to officially declare his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in what political observers describe as a major development in the political landscape of Ondo State.

According to a public announcement circulating across political platforms, the formal declaration ceremony is scheduled to hold on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Ondo West APC Secretariat by 9:00 a.m.

The development is expected to attract key stakeholders, party leaders, supporters, and political associates from across the state.

The announcement poster prominently features the images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, signaling the significance of the event within the APC political structure.

Dr. Mimiko, a former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, served as Governor of Ondo State between 2009 and 2017. Over the years, he has remained one of the most influential political figures in the state, commanding a strong support base across several communities.

His planned entry into the APC is already generating reactions among political stakeholders and analysts, with many describing it as a strategic realignment capable of reshaping political calculations ahead of future elections in the state.

Although there has been no official statement detailing the terms or political implications of the move, the declaration is expected to further strengthen the APC’s political influence in Ondo State.

Observers believe the move could also signal a new phase of political collaboration among key leaders within the state’s ruling party.

Supporters of the APC have continued to welcome the development, describing Dr. Mimiko’s experience and political reach as valuable additions to the party.

As of the time of filing this report, preparations were ongoing for the official declaration ceremony in Ondo West Local Government Area.

EVENT DETAILS:

Event: Official Declaration of Dr. Olusegun Mimiko into APC

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Venue: Ondo West APC Secretariat

Time: 9:00 AM

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