By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, has stated that the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, is a loyal promise keeper and a divine gift sent to transform the state.
The Deputy Governor made these remarks while attending the defection of over 1,500 members from the opposition PDP, SDP, and LP to the ruling All Progressives Congress at Ojofu Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area.
The Deputy said that Governor Ododo is different from other politicians, commending him for his unshakable commitment to delivering good governance to the people, despite the poor support he has received from Kogi East.
Comrade Joel Salifu Salifu urged the people to support the APC and the current administration to succeed.
He stressed that the present administration is deeply rooted in the grassroots, recognizing that they derive their mandate from the people and restated the readiness of the present administration to provide effective governance to all parts of the state.
Comrade Joel Salifu congratulated the new members for embracing the light of progress, while calling upon former members who may have mistakenly joined the opposition parties due to the manipulations of selfish politicians in Kogi East, to return to their rightful party, the APC.
He used the opportunity to solicit the support of the the people for the All Progressives Congress and its candidate in the upcoming Okura State Constituency House of Assembly by-election scheduled for August.
The Kogi East Acting Zonal Vice Chairman of the APC, Hon. Ogwu Abdul Alhasan, expressed his satisfaction with the large number of defectors, congratulating them for their courageous decision to join the ruling party.
He assured them that they would be actively included in all party affairs.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Mr. Anthony Bala Usman stated that the new members of about 1,500, hail from Ojo-Ofu, Erane, and EtiUkpolo polling units in Anyigba ward.
He said that their decision to join the APC stems from the many commendable projects undertaken by the current administration, pledging their support for both the government and the party’s success.
Prior to the ceremony, the Deputy Governor made a brief visit to the residence of a prominent APC chieftain in Anyigba, Alhaji Abdullahi Salami Asta.
