By joshua MASS DEFECTION BOOSTS APC IN KOGI LGA AS COMMISSIONER BASHIR GEGU WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS AT ADANGERE
The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu, on Wednesday received a large number of decampees from various political parties into the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adangere Community, Kogi Local Government Area.
The defection ceremony drew party faithful and stakeholders across the LGA and was described as a major boost to the APC structure in Kogi West and the state ahead of 2027. The event had a carnival-like atmosphere as the new members were formally received into the ruling party.
*‘Ododo’s Projects Attracted Us’*
According to stakeholders from Akpasu Ward, the decision to join the APC was driven by appreciation for the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo administration. They said the governor has not neglected their community in the distribution of democratic dividends.
Projects cited include the construction of a Primary Health Care Centre, a modern school, and support for the Rice Mills in Akpasu Ward. The community said these interventions have directly improved their living conditions.
The people also commended the Governor for appointing Engr. Gegu as Commissioner, noting that “since his appointment, Engr. Bashir Gegu has delivered the dividends of democracy more than expected and has remained a true grassroots mobilizer for the party.”
The decampees were led by Hon. Zigu Motion and Hon. Sadam Hussain, former PDP Chairman of Akpasu Ward. They pledged total loyalty to the APC and promised to work for the party’s victory and that of Governor Ododo in future elections.
Dignitaries present included Hon. Danladi Suleiman Aguye, Member representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency; the Executive Chairmen of Kogi LGA and Lokoja LGA; former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Umar Alfa Imam; the Party Chairmen of Kogi LGA and Lokoja LGA; and other party stakeholders.
In his remarks, Engr. Gegu thanked the new members for joining the APC. He assured them that the party under Governor Ododo remains committed to inclusive governance and will continue to deliver more projects across Kogi State. He urged them to stay united and work for the growth of the party at all levels.