In a significant political development, Honourable Babatunde Omotayo, the lawmaker representing Ise/Orun Constituency in the 7th Ekiti State House of Assembly, has officially dumped the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
With this move, the Ekiti State House of Assembly is now entirely controlled by the APC, marking the end of any formal opposition representation in the legislative arm of the state government.
Honourable Omotayo, who was the only opposition member in the Assembly, announced his defection during plenary on Saturday, citing alignment with the progressive ideals of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration as his reason for the switch.
Political observers have described the defection as a major boost for the Governor’s consolidation drive, with many interpreting the development as a clear signal of growing support for the APC-led government across the state.
The development has sparked reactions across the political landscape, with APC supporters hailing the move as a testament to Governor Oyebanji’s inclusive and people-driven governance style. Chants of “BAO Tsunami” and “Continuity 2026!” echoed through political circles shortly after the news broke.
As it stands, the Ekiti State House of Assembly is now a one-party chamber, with all 26 members under the APC banner.
