Ogun Ex-Deputy Governor Badru, others dump PDP for APC
Badru, who hails from Ipokia as Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied Peoples Movement , led some notable leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party as well as executives of other opposition parties to decamp to the APC.
At the occasion, the caretaker Chairman of APC in Ogun state, Chief Yemi Sanusi, alongside the Secretary of the caretaker committee, Ayobami Olubori, who were on ground to receive the new members, disclosed that the party was at the point of repositioning itself in the state and was ready to work with all progressive individuals, especially those who worked for its victory during the election.
In his reaction, the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Rt. Hon. Tunji Egbetokun, urged members of the movement to keep faith with the governor as he tries to re-lay a very solid foundation for the development of Ogun state. He urged for patience and understanding, promising that the government will not take the support of the group for granted.
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