Hundreds of members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Alapa/Onire/Odegiwa Ward, Asa local government area of Kwara, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decampees were received during a ward meeting by notable APC members, including Alhaji Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa, chairman of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), and Hon. Shittu Rukayat Motunrayo, a member of the Kwara State House of Assembly.
The defectors cited "mis-treatment of members, imposition, and a poor reward system" as reasons for leaving the PDP. They expressed belief in the APC's visible achievements and better opportunities for its members, particularly youths. This mass defection is seen as a significant blow to the PDP in Asa local government.
Alhaji Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa welcomed the new members, emphasizing that there are no newcomers in the APC, but rather individuals working towards a common goal. He praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's efforts in Asa Local Government and encouraged the defectors to support and vote for him in the upcoming Kwara Central Senatorial District election.
The reception of the defectors demonstrates the APC's commitment to accommodating new members and giving them a sense of belonging. This move is expected to further strengthen the party's grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The PDP has been experiencing a series of setbacks in Asa local government, with members continually resigning and moving to the APC.
The defection is a significant development in Kwara politics, with the APC gaining more support in the state. The party's ability to attract new members is seen as a testament to its growing popularity and effective governance. The APC has been making efforts to expand its base and consolidate its position in the state.
The PDP has not commented on the mass defection, but it is clear that the party is facing challenges in retaining its members. The party has been struggling to regain its footing in the state, with several high-profile defections in recent times. The APC, on the other hand, appears to be gaining momentum, with more people identifying with its programs and achievements.
The mass defection in Kwara is a significant development in Nigerian politics, with implications for the 2027 general elections. The APC's ability to attract new members and consolidate its position in the state could have a ripple effect on the national stage. As the party continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how the PDP and other parties respond to the challenge.
Key points
- - Hundreds of PDP members in Kwara's Asa local government area defected to the APC. - The defectors cited poor treatment and reward system as reasons for leaving the PDP. - The APC's ability to attract new members is seen as a testament to its growing popularity and effective governance.
