Senator Nicholas Tofowomo, a prominent PDP Chieftain and ally of former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko, has declared his intention to stay in the PDP and support the party’s governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, despite the recent defection of several party members to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tofowomo, who previously represented Ondo South Senatorial District, made this statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Okitipupa. He expressed his gratitude to Mimiko and the PDP for the opportunities they provided him, including his service as Commissioner for Transportation and later as a senator.
While acknowledging the departure of notable PDP figures to APC, including former PDP Chairman Ebenezer Alabi and several former legislators, Tofowomo emphasized that his loyalty to Mimiko and the party remains steadfast. He attributed his decision to his long-term political philosophy and his commitment to the PDP’s principles.
Tofowomo stated, “I owe Mimiko and the PDP a lot for the opportunities they gave me. My story would be incomplete without the former governor’s support.” He added that his motivations are not driven by material gain but by a sense of fulfillment from his past roles.
He wished his former colleagues success in their new party and affirmed his dedication to working with Agboola Ajayi to achieve victory in the upcoming governorship election on November 16.