By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem, member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on Thursday, officially welcomed a group of defectors from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Ganaja Open Space in Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
The new entrants were received by Abdulraheem and other APC leaders amid cheers from party supporters.
The lawmaker described their decision to join APC as a “renewed commitment to progress and development in Ajaokuta and Kogi State.”
Speaking at the event, Hon. Abdulraheem highlighted his achievements in the House of Representatives, including constituency projects in education, health, and infrastructure, as well as legislative contributions that have positively impacted the people of Ajaokuta.
He encouraged the defectors to actively engage in party activities and help consolidate APC’s grassroots presence.
The ceremony also served as a platform for the APC to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, alongside key party candidates for Kogi State and local elections.
Ahmed Usman Ododo was endorsed for governor, Yahaya Bello for Kogi Central Senatorial seat, and Muhammad Haruna for Ajaokuta Local Government Area Chairman.
Speaking at the ceremony, Muhammad Haruna Ganaja, APC Ajaokuta LGA chairmanship candidate and party leader, commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and Yahaya Bello for considering him worthy of the party’s trust.
He also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and assured the defectors that they would be adequately supported and integrated into APC activities.
Haruna further thanked all attendees for gracing the occasion.
Representing the defectors, Mr. Omale Gabriel assured APC leaders and supporters of their loyalty and commitment.
He expressed confidence that APC would emerge victorious in the upcoming elections, saying the decampees were fully aligned with the party’s vision and goals.
The Ajaokuta APC Chairman added that the inclusion of the SDP defectors would strengthen the party’s influence in the local government and enhance its electoral prospects.
The ceremony concluded with a symbolic presentation of party paraphernalia to the defectors, officially marking their integration into APC.
Observers at the event noted that the defection of SDP members to APC could significantly boost the party’s chances in Ajaokuta and surrounding areas.
Many community leaders expressed optimism that the strengthened APC would drive more development projects to the constituency.
Party strategists at the event emphasized that the move was part of a broader plan to unify political forces in support of APC’s vision for Kogi State and Nigeria at large.
They urged citizens to actively participate in governance and electoral processes to ensure the success of endorsed candidates.
In his closing remarks, Hon. Abdulraheem reiterated his commitment to delivering more projects and legislative interventions for the people of Ajaokuta.
He called on all party members, old and new, to work together to maintain peace, unity, and progress in the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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