Ogun PDP melts into APC as ex-deputy gov leads defection Nigerians Nigeria
Salmot Badru, former deputy to ex-Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun , on Tuesday led over 1,000 supporters into the All Progressives Congress in the state.
Our Correspondent gathered that Badru, a former chairperson of Ogun/Osun River Basin; Chief Iyabo Apampa and over 1,000 supporters were received by the factional chairman of the party, Chief Yemi Sanusi; his Secretary, Ayo Olubori; and Senior Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Political Matters, Tunji Egbetokun.She said the development was to formalise her movement and that of her followers in Daniel’s group into the APC.
She explained further that she did not consider it compulsory to inform PDP leaders of her defection. On whether her former boss, Gbenga Daniel, was informed, Badru said, “I am an individual; I am an adult. I can take a decision. I am over 60 years old.
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