APC Welcomes New Members From Opposition In Edo.
On the calibre of defectors coming into the party, the party chairman said, “Illushi is very important in Esan South East LGA because of its strong political base and agrarian nature.”Also on the ground to welcome the new members were the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Magdalene Ohenhen, and the Chairman of Esan South-East LGA, Victor Emuakhagbon.
Ohenhen said, “For us in Esan South East Local Government Area, we are happy because we now have a stronger team that will work towards ensuring victory for APC in the March 9 election. “We had issues at Illushi during the presidential and National Assembly elections, and we are happy they have come to join us today,” she added.
One of the defectors, Chris Ojimar, who spoke on behalf of others, explained that their decision to join the ruling party was long overdue. He said, “We are delighted to join APC; one thing that is constant in life is change. We will ensure that APC wins in our various communities in Esan South-East.”
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