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The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday, led 17 local government chairmen, numerous councillors, and several notable of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Speaker said the move was aimed at aligning with Governor Monday Okpebholo to fast-track development across the State.


Receiving the defectors on behalf of the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, assured them of equal opportunities within the APC, emphasising the significance of their defection as a milestone for the party’s consolidation in Edo State.

Among those who defected alongside the Speaker were Hon. Sunny Ifada; Hon. Yekini Idiaye, former Deputy Speaker; Hon. Roland Asoro, former House Majority Leader; Hon. Nosa Nosayaba, and former PDP State Secretary Gabriel Oloruntoba, among others.

Governor Okpebholo welcomed the new entrants into the APC fold, promising that the State was on the path to accelerated growth with the full backing of President Bola Tinubu.

“Edo is witnessing unprecedented development because we have a president who believes in our people. From roads to flyovers, education, youth employment, and agriculture, we are investing massively to ensure food security and economic stability,” the governor stated.


He further declared that Edo would play a leading role in ensuring President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. “We will lead the South-South in ing Mr. President. We have the structure and the momentum, and we will launch this mission from Edo State,” he affirmed.

Senator Bashiru, standing in for Ganduje, commended Governor Okpebholo for his leadership, particularly for ensuring regular salary payments and infrastructural renewal such as the ongoing road projects in Ekpoma. He noted that the wave of defections signifies a shift in political tides and reflects growing confidence in the APC-led istration.


Former Edo State governor and Senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, hailed the Speaker’s return to APC as a homecoming, describing Agbebaku as one of the original builders of the party in the state.

“This defection is a testament to the governor’s impressive performance. Out of 24 Assembly , APC now holds 18 seats, providing the needed legislative to move the state forward,” Oshiomhole said.

He expressed optimism that the governor’s achievements would earn him a second term in 2028, just as Edo State would deliver for President Tinubu in 2027.


Edo State APC chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, attributed the wave of defections to the visible development strides under Governor Okpebholo. “The governor’s performance speaks volumes, and his results are drawing others back to the party,” he said.

Speaker Agbebaku, in his remarks, praised the governor’s developmental focus, citing the construction of Uhonmora Secondary School and three major roads in Owan West LGA as signs of inclusive governance. “We are here to the governor and the president to move Edo forward,” he declared.

APC State Woman Leader, Betty Okoebor, described the PDP as a “sinking ship,” stating that the mass defection proves that APC is now the dominant force in the state.

https://leadership.ng/edo-speaker-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/

They can't be challenged at any court again since the Supreme court has amended and rewrote the Constitution to suit Politicians.

Legislators would now freely move as they like and Nigerians will continue to suffer for it.

Lol...ok ...

Defect and lose your seat is only applicable to rivers state, according to falana and ugochinyere

We SS/SE in d mud again

South south have long ed the progressive n left d ship of hate to sink

He really need to secure it's exulted speakership position by decamping from the PDP to APC

He shld be Impeach asap

We are not surprised. He has his one leg in APC even before now

Edo people, zukwanike. Jagaban Tsunami. By 2027, there will be no opposition. With consideration, APC can dash Obi a house of rep seat to console him; only if he s APC before July.

Expected

The simp governor want to come back as governor,
No shame , that's why Natasha is strong , even if she was lying , she stood strong to it,
But this nonentity former Edo sent home governor is begging to be governor again,
That's why I like ambode the guy find him way no time for begging

These politicians are just confused... fïghting for their pockets

Traitor. Betrayal of democracy

Nothing surprises me in Nigeria politics anymore

Nigeria will be super ok when politicians start going to prison without sentiments

Good

The tsunami is still raging

Transfer window has opened for the criminals to start jumping ship 2027 will be between Nigerians and this criminals the animal farm must be brought to it kneels

They have crippled PDP. I don't understand what is going on in the country and defection.
It's getting really embarrassing.

chris51:
They have crippled PDP. I don't understand what is going on in the country and defection.
It's getting really embarrassing.

Maxymilliano:
They can't be challenged at any court again since the Supreme court has amended and rewrote the Constitution to suit Politicians.

Legislators would now freely move as they like and Nigerians will continue to suffer for it.

What Tinubu can not do does not exist

Defection is now a free for all

Waiting for Natasha idibia to decamp 😂

EFCC has opened his bank transfer records to him.

All those decamping have EFCC written over it.

Very 🔜 we are will become politicians
IT'S WELL WITH THE HEART BEAT OF THE NATION,I pray for the heart not to stop beathing.

Edo no be lagos people dun wear Lagos uniform

yns4real:

https://leadership.ng/edo-speaker-defects-from-pdp-to-apc/

All the Defectors, the Defectee, and the Defected including the Defecting congratulations

EDO is now LA

It's long overdue.
You either APC willingly or you are forced to .
Very demonic party

tunapawizzy:
Edo no be lagos people dun wear Lagos uniform

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