Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and National Deputy Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, is reportedly on the verge of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to sources within the party, Arapaja is said to have parted ways with the political camp of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, a development that has fueled speculation over his next political move.
The reports emerged after Arapaja was said to have met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with insiders claiming the meeting forms part of ongoing consultations ahead of his anticipated switch to the ruling APC.
If confirmed, Arapaja’s defection would represent a significant political realignment in Oyo State, where he has remained one of the influential figures within the PDP and a close ally of Governor Makinde for several years.
The reported move comes as political parties intensify consultations and reposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, with alignments and defections expected to shape the political landscape across the country.