Politics in Ondo State took a dramatic turn as former Governor Olusegun Mimiko officially joined the All Progressives Congress, signaling a major realignment ahead of future political battles in the state.

Mimiko, fondly called “Iroko” by supporters, made his defection public at the APC Secretariat in Ondo City, where he was warmly received by the state chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, alongside party leaders, loyalists, and enthusiastic supporters.

The former governor’s move has already stirred conversations across Ondo political circles, considering his long-standing influence and history in the state’s politics.

As the first governor in Ondo State to complete two terms in office, Mimiko remains one of the most recognizable political figures in the Sunshine State.

His entrance into the APC is being described by analysts as a strategic political development that could reshape alliances, strengthen the ruling party’s structure, and alter the balance of power ahead of future elections.

Supporters at the venue hailed the development as a “homecoming,” while party leaders expressed confidence that Mimiko’s political experience and grassroots appeal would further boost the APC’s dominance in Ondo State.

For many observers, the defection is more than just a party switch — it is a symbolic moment capable of redefining the political narrative in the state.