The deputy governor had been at loggerheads with his party over the coming governorship election in the state before finally leaving the party on Sunday.
He, however, said he would not resign as deputy governor because he was elected on a joint ticket and would love to serve his people. Mr Ajayi has reportedly evacuated his personal belongings from the state government house.
He has also stopped sleeping at his official residence since Saturday when he travelled to his hometown in Apoi, Ese Odo Local Government Area.Sources in the government house told PREMIUM TIMES that he has not returned since he left on Saturday night and this was confirmed by Mr Ajayi’s spokesperson, Tope Okeowo, who said his principal is running for his life.
He was welcomed to PDP by the national chairman, Uche Secondus, and other top officials on the opposition party on Monday.
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