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Kogi State Governor Receives Defectors from People's Democratic Party

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The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has welcomed a group of former members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) who have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, led by Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, pledged their support for the APC gubernatorial candidate, Ododo Ahmed Usman, in the upcoming Kogi 2023 elections. The group cited the remarkable achievements of the current administration as the reason for their decision to join the APC, specifically highlighting the rehabilitation of the Umomi-Akpagidigbo-Ugwolawo-Ajaka-Idah road.

Key Takeaways:

  • A group of 5 former PDP members from Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area, led by Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, defected to the APC and pledged their support for the APC gubernatorial candidate, Ododo Ahmed Usman.
  • The defectors cited Governor Bello's remarkable achievements, including the rehabilitation of the Umomi-Akpagidigbo-Ugwolawo-Ajaka-Idah road, as the reason for their decision to join the APC.
  • Other notable PDP leaders who defected to the APC include former President of the PDP National Youth Movement, Ahmed Mahmud, and Saidatu Ogohi, the Ajaka Ward 1 Women Leader.
  • Governor Bello welcomed the defectors and assured them of equal rights and opportunities within the APC.
  • The group expressed their readiness to work towards securing victory for the APC in the upcoming governorship election.

Statistics:

  • 5 former PDP members defected to the APC.
  • The Umomi-Akpagidigbo-Ugwolawo-Ajaka-Idah road is a significant infrastructure project that has been rehabilitated by Governor Bello's administration.
  • Ododo Ahmed Usman, the APC gubernatorial candidate, has 7 years of experience working with Governor Bello's administration.

Sources:

  • [Source: Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello]
  • [Source: Defectors from Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area, led by Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim]
  • [Source: Other notable PDP leaders who defected to the APC, including Ahmed Mahmud and Saidatu Ogohi]

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