Ex-Ondo Governor Mimiko Joins APC, Backs Tinubu's Re-election

Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He declared his support for President Tinubu's re-election bid and praised his administration's reforms.

14 May, 14:27 — 15 May, 00:29

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Why this matters

Olusegun Mimiko is a prominent political figure in Ondo State and Nigeria, having served as a two-term governor. His defection to the ruling APC and endorsement of the current president's reforms could signal a shift in political alliances and potentially strengthen the APC's influence in the region.

Key entitiesOlusegun Mimiko All Progressives Congress (APC)Kolawole Babatunde Tinubu

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What sources agree on

Olusegun Mimiko, former governor of Ondo State, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC)
Mimiko has expressed support for President Tinubu's reforms

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Kolawole Babatunde, APC Chairman in the state, welcomed Mimiko to the party

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Kolawole Babatunde described Mimiko as 'a progressive in all ramifications'

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Mimiko had resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party over a month ago

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Mimiko's prior resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over a month ago due to inactivity

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Premium Timescentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualreports facts of political defection neutrally

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The coverage is largely factual, reporting a political defection without significant partisan framing, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual107d ago

Mimiko joins APC, praises Tinubu’s reforms

The Chairman of the APC in the state, Kolawole Babatunde, while welcoming Mimiko to the party, described him as “a progressive in all ramifications.” The post Mimiko joins APC, praises Tinubu’s reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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punch-ngMostly Factual107d ago

Ex-Ondo gov Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election

Former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, officially joins the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-ondo-gov-mimiko-joins-apc-backs-tinubus-re-election/

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vanguard-ngMixed107d ago

Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s reforms

The former governor had resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party over a month ago after months of inactivity. The post Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: vanguard-ng · 14 May, 14:27|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h

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vanguard-ng14 May, 14:27First to report

Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s reforms

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Premium Times14 May, 15:33

Mimiko joins APC, praises Tinubu’s reforms

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punch-ng15 May, 00:29Latest update

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Ex-Ondo Governor Mimiko Joins APC, Backs Tinubu's Re-election

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Mimiko joins APC, praises Tinubu’s reforms

Ex-Ondo gov Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election

Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s reforms

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Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s reforms

Mimiko joins APC, praises Tinubu’s reforms

Ex-Ondo gov Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election

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