The All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to strengthen its foothold in Edo State as key political figures from two local government areas recently switched allegiance to the party.
The Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Area, Hon. Edosa Enowoghomenma, on Friday, officially joined the APC alongside eight elected councillors, including the Leader of the House, Hon. Nosakhare Edobor.
In a similar move, Hon. Dickson Ahonsi, the Chairman of Owan West Local Government Area, defected to the APC with five councillors, further widening the rift between local councils and Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Hon. Ahonsi cited Governor Okpebholo’s developmental strides as the key factor behind their decision.
“Firstly, his activities on the assumption of office were impressive as he made important appointments, unlike the previous government. Soon the list of commissioners will be released and it is a welcome development.
“The projects that he has embarked upon show clearly that Edo is in safe hands and that is why I am here to join the party,” Ahonsi remarked during the defection ceremony.
The defectors were welcomed into the APC fold by the party’s State Secretary, Engr. Lawrence Okah, and other executives.
“We have long been expecting you to join us. APC now has five Councilors and more will come. Use the broom to mobilize other people to join the party,” Okah said.
In Ovia South West, the new members were received by the APC chairman, Emmanuel Ogbomo, who assured them of equal treatment within the party.
“There is nothing new about what you are doing today, I was in the PDP for 20 years before I left and now I am the LGA chairman of the party which means that in the APC everybody is treated equally and you will not regret your action, we will join to protect you and your office,” Ogbomo affirmed.
Hon. Enowoghomenma explained their decision to join the APC as a strategic move to support Governor Okpebholo and Deputy Governor Hon. Dennis Idahosa, a native of Ovia South West, in advancing the state’s development.
“We have thought it wise to pitch tent with the APC in Ovia South West LGA, to work harmoniously with our governor, Distinguished Sen Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State and our very own, our son, we call him Ovia Proper, Mr Project Rt. Hon Dennis Idahosa. Hon Dennis is not a stranger to all of us, we know him and he is a blessing to Ovia South West.
“As the council chairman, it will do our people, Ovia South West no good if we do not work in tandem with the deputy governor and the governor of Edo state hence we all agree to come and join him in the APC today and further put our house together to develop our local government,” he said.
Hon. Edobor, Leader of the House, emphasized that their decision was voluntary and driven by a collective desire to prioritize the growth of Ovia South West.
“I am happy with my other colleagues of the Ovia South West legislative arm to join forces and ensure that there is development in Ovia South West.
“The reason why we are in politics is to ensure that Ovia South West is taken to an enviable height so we are here today, we are not under duress, we are here to join the ruling party in the state to bring about the renewed hope to our people. The essence of being in politics is to bring development,” he concluded.
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