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The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, graciously received a former prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party in Ofu Local Government, Hon. Earnest Obetule, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his residence in Ejule.
During the visit, Hon. Earnest stated that he paid a courtesy call to the Deputy Governor to inform him of his defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He expressed gratitude towards Governor Ododo and Deputy Joel Salifu for providing the state with purposeful leadership, recognizing the efforts of former Governor Yahaya Bello in delivering trustworthy and competent successors. He pledged wholehearted support for the current administration and extended appreciation to the party leaders in Ofu, Hon. Muhammed Nasiru Alfa, and the Assembly Member representing Ofu State Constituency, Hon Shehu Seidu Amodu, for their warm reception.
Deputy Governor Joel Salifu warmly embraced the new party member, acknowledging his decision as timely and fitting. He encouraged him to contribute to the advancement of the APC, assuring him of equal opportunities alongside existing members.
Hon. Earnest Obetule, a native of Ogbabo in Aloji ward, Ofu Local Government Area, was formerly a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a youth mobilizer, former House of Assembly Aspirant, and an agriculturist.
With his defection, he assumes an automatic and active member of the All Progressives Congress, enjoying the same privileges and rights as current members. This move marks one of the numerous mass exodus of members of the opposition PDP and SDP to the ruling party, underscoring the effective dismantling of opposition parties in the state under the leadership of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo through his people oriented policies and programs.
Unubi Emmanuel
Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor
February 16, 2025
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