The returnees said they had all agreed to return to the “mainstream” and thanked the governor and party members for the reception.
Political party members claiming to be loyalists of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun on Friday in Abeokuta rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun.
The state governor, Dapo Abiodun, received the members, who were from the 20 local government areas (LGAs) of the state, at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta.
He commended them for their “loyalty” and being steadfast with what they believed in.
“It is with the same joy the father of the biblical prodigal son received his lost son when he came back home that I receive you today.
“To those who did not leave, please let us receive our brothers and sisters back.
“To those who are joining us, please let us display a sense of loyalty. I can assure you, you will be fully integrated,” Mr Abiodun said.
While speaking at the occasion, Yemi Sanusi, the State Chairman of APC, noted that in every human relationship, there was bound to be a disagreement.
“Even in a time of war, there is always a place for peaceful settlement of conflict,” he said, urging the returnees to fully integrate themselves with other members of the party.
Leader of the group of returnees, Derin Adebiyi, said they had all agreed to return to the “mainstream” to contribute to the development of the party and the state.
“We thank the governor and party members for receiving us back,” he said.