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    2 Mins ReadMay 7, 2025

    Edo Assembly Speaker, Several PDP Leaders Defect To APC

    By Festus AdeloyeMay 7, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, yesterday, led 17 local government chairmen, numerous councillors and several notable members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    He said the move was aimed at aligning with Governor Monday Okpebholo to fast-track development across the state.

    Receiving the defectors on behalf of the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, assured them of equal opportunities within the APC, emphasising the significance of their defection as a milestone for the party’s consolidation in Edo.

    Among those who defected with the Speaker are Sunny Ifada, Yekini Idiaye, former Deputy Speaker, Roland Asoro, former House Majority Leader, Nosa Nosayaba and former PDP State Secretary, Gabriel Oloruntoba.

    Governor Okpebholo welcomed the new entrants into the APC fold, promising that the state is on a path to accelerated growth with the full backing of President Bola Tinubu.

    “Edo is witnessing unprecedented development because we have a President who believes in our people. From roads to flyovers, education, youth employment and agriculture, we are investing massively to ensure food security and economic stability,” the governor stated.

    He further declared that Edo would play a leading role in ensuring President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying, “We will lead the South-South in supporting Mr. President. We have the structure and the momentum, and we will launch this mission from Edo State.”

    Senator Bashiru, standing in for Ganduje, commended Okpebholo for his leadership, particularly for ensuring regular salary payments and infrastructural renewal, such as the ongoing road projects in Ekpoma.

    He noted that the wave of defections signifies a shift in political tides and reflects growing confidence in the APC-led administration.

    Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, hailed the Speaker’s return to the APC as a homecoming, describing Agbebaku as one of the original builders of the party in the state.

    “This defection is a testament to the governor’s impressive performance. Out of 24 Assembly members, APC now holds 18 seats, providing the needed legislative support to move the state forward,” Oshiomhole said.

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