An official revealed that the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) 21 LGA and three zonal chairpersons have defected to the APC in Kogi. Governor Yahaya Bello’s media assistant, Onogwu Mohammed, made this announcement in a statement on Thursday.
The top SDP officials, who announced their decision to join the ruling party in Lokoja’s Government House, weighed their options and determined that the ongoing development of Kogi and the welfare of locals came before all other factors, according to Mr. Mohammed.
Suleiman Isah, the zone chairman of the SDP for Kogi East and the spokesperson for the defectors, pledged to ensure Usman Ododo’s win in the November 11 election.
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“We are happy that this is happening today. Even while we were in the opposition, we were aware that you did a lot for the state. The infrastructure projects are what anyone cannot deny, Your Excellency,” said Mr Isah. “We have all decided to join the APC to support your efforts at further developing the state.”
Mr Isah added, “We will give all the necessary support to ensure victory for the APC candidate in the governorship election.”
Mr Bello, while receiving the defectors, commended what he called their “courageous step” and “willingness” to contribute to the advancement of Kogi.
The Kogi governor reiterated his commitment to maintaining an inclusive government that extended equal opportunities to longstanding and new APC members.
(NAN)
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