Scores of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State, including a former lawmaker, former Executive Committee (Exco) members of the party in the state have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State
Governor Bello, who received the PDP members in the Banquet Hall of the Governor’s office on Monday noted that the APC provides equal opportunities for both old and new members.
He encouraged opposition politicians to join the party to contribute their quota to his administration’s efforts at enhancing the socio-economic well-being of the people of Kogi State.
The Governor also announced that the state university in Okunland, initiated under his administration, would enroll its first students before the end of his tenure.
He urged the people not only to unite for political participation but also to foster stronger bonds that would attract socio-economic development to the state, pointing out that a politically united Kogi State has a lot to benefit under the current administration, both at the federal and state levels.
A former member of the State House of Assembly and immediate past treasurer of the PDP in Kabba/Bunu LGA, Hon (Barr) Alfred Bello, while speaking on behalf of the defectors highlighted the Governor’s exceptional infrastructure development and exemplary leadership, characterised by inclusiveness, fairness, justice and equity as reasons for their defection to the ruling party.
Hon Bello commended the Governor for establishing a state-owned university in Okunland, stressing that access to tertiary education had been lacking for the Okun people in Kogi State under previous administrations.
The former lawmaker viewed the establishment of the university as a testament to Governor Bello’s belief in a unified Kogi State, demonstrating his commitment to equity, justice, and fairness.
The former PDP chieftain assured the Governor that he and his members, including other Okun individuals, would work towards the success of the APC in the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
The defectors who include, Hon Bello, Hon Obamoh, Dr. Enimola Dare, Hon Olori Janet Ikusemo, Hon Joseph Ayeribe, Hon Aiyepeku Paul, Hon Joseph Olorunfemi, and others were past executive members of the PDP in Kabba/Bunu LGA of the state.
They assured the Governor of their unflinching support to the party ahead of the November 11 gubernatorial election in the state.
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