By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja
Many stakeholders including former Executive members of the People’s Democratic Party in the Kabba/Bunu local government area of Kogi state, have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The defectors were received by the state governor, Yahaya Bello at the Banquet Hall of the Governor’s office on Monday.
Bello, in his welcome address, emphasized that the APC provides equal opportunities for both old and new members.
Bello equally 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.
Furthermore, Governor Bello urged the people not only to unite for political participation but also to foster stronger bonds that could attract socio-economic development to the state.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, a former member of the State House of Assembly and immediate past treasurer of the PDP in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Alfred Bello, highlighted the governor’s exceptional infrastructure development and exemplary leadership, characterized by inclusiveness, fairness, justice, and equity as the reasons for their defection to the APC.
Hon Bello, who commended the governor for establishing a state-owned university in Okunland, said that the establishment of the university demonstrates Bello’s commitment to equity, justice, and fairness.
He equally assured the governor that the decampees would work towards the success of the APC in the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
According to Bello, the members include Obamoh, Dr. Enimola Dare, Olori Janet Ikusemo, Joseph Ayeribe, Aiyepeku Paul, Joseph Olorunfemi, and others were past executive members of the PDP in Kabba/Bunu local government area of the state.
