Governor Yahaya Bello has received PDP members from Igalamela-Odolu LGA to the ruling APC in Kogi.

The governor received the defectors on Monday at the Government House, Lokoja.

He expressed appreciation to the defectors for recognising the achievements of his administration and for choosing to join the APC.

He emphasised that the APC, being a progressive party, welcomed all individuals willing to contribute to the development of Kogi.

The governor assured the former PDP members that they would have equal rights and opportunities in APC.

The defectors were led by the former caretaker chairman of Igalamela LGA, Abdullahi Ibrahim, Adama Sani and Aikoye Anu, and other defectors from Ajaka Ward I and II.

Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Mr Abdullahi pledged their support for the APC gubernatorial candidate, Usman Ododo, in the upcoming Kogi election.

Mr Abdullahi explained that their decision to join the APC was based on the remarkable achievements of the current administration, which had positively impacted all local government areas in Kogi.

He specifically highlighted the rehabilitation of the Umomi-Akpagidigbo-Ugwolawo-Ajaka-Idah road, saying it was a significant infrastructure project in Igalamela.

Mr Abdullahi further mentioned that Mr Bello’s accomplishments had led to an influx of opposition party members joining the APC, and they were determined not to be left behind.

He expressed their readiness to work toward securing victory for the APC in the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi.

Other notable PDP leaders who defected to the APC included former PDP National Youth Movement president Ahmed Mahmud and Saidatu Ogohi, the Ajaka Ward I women leader.

(NAN)