Mary Alile, the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the influx of opposition politicians into her party is due to President Bola Tinubu’s excellent job.
Mrs. Alile praised former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for abandoning the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to Naija News.
The National Women Leader of the APC said in a statement on Thursday that opposition party chieftains and members from throughout the country had been joining the party in large numbers.
According to her, the widespread defection in Delta signifies a shift in the political climate of Delta State.
Significant defections to the APC have occurred in a number of other states. For example, in Abia State, more than 500 members of the Young People’s Party (YPP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have joined the APC in Bende Federal Constituency.
“The APC’s presence in the state legislature has been strengthened by the defection of four members of the Edo State House of Assembly who were previously members of the PDP and LP.
Joseph Ameh Erico, a former PDP candidate for governor of Kogi State, joined the APC in Olamaboro Local Government Area with a large number of supporters, demonstrating the party’s growing support at the local level.
About 200 PDP members in Niger State have switched to the APC in the Munya Local Government Area, including well-known individuals like Hon. Abdullahi Mohammed Ricco, a former member of the House of Representatives.
Leading PDP leaders in Sokoto and Zamfara States, such as Alhaji Sahabi Bojo-Bodinga in Sokoto and Hajiya Madina Shehu in Zamfara, have steered a sizable number of supporters to the APC, bolstering the party’s presence in these areas.
“Hundreds of PDP and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) members have switched to the APC in Ondo State ahead of the election, indicating a change in political allegiance before the polls,” she said.
Alile further commended President Tinubu for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to national development, which have been instrumental in attracting new members to the party.
She lauded the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and the party’s women’s groups across the nation for their efforts in grassroots mobilization.
“We also commend the APC National Chairman and the entire National Working Committee for their strategic efforts in fostering unity and inclusivity within the party.
“As the National Woman Leader, I recognize and celebrate the pivotal role women have played in this transformative period. Their dedication to grassroots mobilization and advocacy has been a cornerstone of the APC’s expanding influence. We must continue to empower and support women to ensure sustained growth and success for our party,” she added.
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