By Bilesanmi Abayomi
The recent resignation of Ambassador Moyosore Badejo, popularly known as “MOG,” from the Labour Party (LP) has ignited intense debate within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kosofe, exposing differing views on the political value of opposition defectors.
Badejo, the Labour Party’s 2025 councillorship candidate for Ward C (Araromi–Ifako) in Kosofe Local Government, formally exited the LP citing persistent leadership crises at the party’s national level. His decision has since triggered speculation about his next political destination—particularly a possible move to the ruling APC.
Push for APC Integration
Following the announcement, Engr. Olusola Emmanuel Adedayo, Publisher of MoschinoBlog, publicly urged Badejo to join the APC. According to Adedayo, the Labour Party’s internal challenges and the perceived decline of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leave the APC as the most viable platform for politically ambitious and focused actors.
“I am predicting that he will be joining the ruling party, APC,” Adedayo said, adding that Badejo’s resignation from the LP was justified given its leadership problems.
Internal Resistance: ‘Test Your Popularity Elsewhere’
However, not all APC stakeholders share this enthusiasm. Some party stalwarts have openly cautioned against welcoming Badejo, warning that recent defections from opposition parties have done more harm than good to the APC’s internal cohesion.
Oloye Salami Oluwaseun advised Badejo to consider another political platform to pursue his ambitions, alleging that many defectors fail to add electoral value after joining the ruling party. He expressed frustration over what he described as a trend of opposition figures “reaping where they did not sow” and later using their new positions to undermine long-standing party members.
“Ironically, they use the positions gained from our party to intimidate us instead of bringing everybody together,” Salami said. He further claimed that APC’s declining vote counts in recent elections were partly due to internal divisions allegedly fueled by such defectors.
Silence on Specifics
When contacted by Kosofe Post to name specific defectors he believes have weakened the party, Salami declined, stating only that those “causing problems through division tactics” are already aware of their actions.
What Next for MOG?
For now, Ambassador Moyosore Badejo has remained silent on his next political move. While the APC appears to be the most prominent option under public discussion, the resistance from within its ranks suggests that any potential defection may come with significant political calculations and negotiations.
As Kosofe’s political actors continue to debate his relevance and next steps, attention remains firmly on Badejo, whose decision could reshape local alliances and influence future grassroots politics in the area.