Over 100 opposition members defect to APC in Kogi, again Tinubu, Ododo’s re-election

Over 100 members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Onicha-Igo, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi state.

The defectors declared their assist for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, forward of the 2027 basic elections.

Receiving the brand new members at Onicha-Igo, a outstanding APC stakeholders from Igala-Ogba East, led by Engineer Friday Michael (MON), alongside representatives of the Kogi State Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, highlighted the achievements of the Tinubu and Ododo administrations.

Michael, who can be the Chief Executive Officer of Good Shepherd Hospital, described the big turnout as proof of rising assist for the APC, expressing confidence that the celebration would file an amazing victory within the 2027 elections.

He stated the defectors had chosen to hitch the ruling celebration due to what he described because the developmental strides of the present administrations.

“Those members of the opposition parties defecting to the APC today have seen the light in our party. They can see the good work the current administrations are doing, and they are optimistic that if President Bola Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo are re-elected in 2027, they will witness more development across the board,” he stated.

Addressing the defectors, Michael assured them of equal therapy inside the celebration, no matter once they joined.

“As we welcome them into the APC family, they should be assured that they will receive equal treatment like other members. Our common goal is to ensure the re-election of President Tinubu and Governor Ododo so they can sustain their development agenda for the people of Kogi State and Nigeria at large,” he added.

He recommended Governor Ododo’s efficiency in infrastructure, healthcare, training and civil service welfare, sustaining that discussions on energy rotation could possibly be thought-about after the governor completes a second time period in 2031.

Michael additionally urged residents and eligible voters to stay dedicated to the APC, stressing that continuity in management was essential to maintain improvement and enhance the welfare of the folks.

Speaking on behalf of the Deputy Governor, his Director of Protocol, Daniel Abutu, emphasised the significance of grassroots mobilisation and sustained engagement in securing victory for the APC in 2027.

According to Abutu, efficient grassroots mobilisation and constructive engagement have been important to constructing public confidence, strengthening the celebration’s constructions and guaranteeing that communities benefited from the dividends of democracy.

The occasion additionally featured renewed requires assist for the APC’s Kogi East senatorial candidate, Joe Erico, and different candidates of the celebration forward of the 2027 elections.

Participants careworn the necessity for unity, political participation and sustained grassroots engagement to advance the celebration’s pursuits.