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1000 PDP Members Defect To APC In Solidarity With Governor Dapo Abiodun Of Ogun State

Not less than 1000 members belonging to the Buruji Kashamu faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a show of solidarity with Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The defectors, who are from the Ogun East Senatorial District, were received by the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Mr. Tunji Egbetokun.

Egbetokun, who stood in for Governor Abiodun, said the defectors had made the right choice by joining “the progressives”, assuring them that the party would ensure fairness, equity and justice for all its members at all times, irrespective of when they joined.

“Our party is open to all, even members of other parties. You have come at the right time.

“In our party, we do not discriminate; rather, we give due recognition to all members, irrespective of how long they have been members or their social standing,” he said.

Egbetokun further promised that the Abiodun-led administration would not disappoint members by formulating and executing policies and programmes that would have positive impact on the socio-economic well-being of the people.

He also urged the party faithful to remain resolute and not engage in activities that would bring the name of the party into disrepute.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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