By joshua Opposition Faces Major Setback in Ogidi as ADC Women Leader, 500 SDP, NDC and PDP Members Defect to APC
Ogidi, Ijumu LGA, Kogi State — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a major political development in Ogidi, the hometown of the Executive Chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, as about 500 opposition members from the SDP, NDC and PDP, alongside the ADC Women Leader, defected to the ruling party.
The defection took place during the empowerment programme organised by the Council Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, attracting political attention as members of opposition parties declared their intention to join the APC.
The event was described by party supporters as a significant moment for the APC in Ogidi, with the new members expressing their willingness to identify with the party and participate in its activities at the grassroots.
Receiving the defectors, the APC Zonal Chairman, Hon. Arewa, warmly welcomed them into the party, assuring them that the APC is committed to inclusiveness and a sense of belonging for all members, irrespective of when they joined.
Hon. Arewa urged the new members to make their membership meaningful by remaining loyal, committed and consistent, while working with existing members to strengthen the party.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, the ADC Women Leader pledged their commitment and loyalty to the APC, assuring the party leadership that they were ready to give their full support and contribute to its activities.
The development comes amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the APC receiving new members in Ogidi during the council chairman’s empowerment programme.
*Comrade Rufus Obafemi*