A former deputy governor of Kogi State, Yomi Awoniyi, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state.
Awoniyi hinged his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC on Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s leadership, commitment to inclusivity, and governance.
The former PDP chieftain, who was officially received into the APC at the party’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, served as the deputy governor of Kogi State from 2011 to 2015 during Idris Wada’s administration.
He said: “I served as the deputy governor of Kogi State between 2011 and 2015. I know the state very well, and I can tell you that the current governor has done exceptionally well in terms of leadership and good governance. His humility is unmatched, and his ability to unite the people is remarkable.
“These qualities are some of the reasons I decided to join the APC and offer my support to him and the incoming administration.”
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Governor Bello, while welcoming Awoniyi, whom he described as a “big fish”, said his decision to join the APC was significant.
He stressed that Awoniyi’s move was a clear demonstration of the people’s satisfaction with his achievements and their willingness to support his leadership for the state’s success.
The governor said: “I am pleased to welcome the former deputy governor of Kogi State, Arc Abayomi Awoniyi, into our party today.
“Awoniyi is a prominent figure who has just joined a significant movement. I am delighted with his decision to join our party, and I can assure you that the APC will do more for the people of our state.”
On his part, the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, commended Awoniyi’s decision to join the APC.
He said the influx of defections from opposition parties to the APC in Kogi State was evidence of Governor Bello’s achievements and his ability to unite people for societal progress.
Ganduje assured Awoniyi and others who had joined or planned to join the APC that they would be given equal opportunities within the party.
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