Kashim Shettima, vice chairman, on Monday, welcomed Wada Ichala Wada, former Kogi State governor, who has transitioned from the Folks’s Democratic Social gathering (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Shettima additionally obtained Samuel Abenemi, deputy governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Social gathering (SDP), together with a number of different outstanding members from opposition events throughout the state.
The vice chairman expressed his happiness through the welcoming ceremony for brand new members, saying, “I’m happy that good governance is taking root in Kogi State. This marks a brand new chapter for the APC in Kogi State and certainly all through Nigeria. I’m notably delighted to obtain an elder statesman like Capt. Wada, we’re united in our progressive imaginative and prescient.
“What is going on within the APC is greater than only a coalition; it’s a gathering of influential people in Kogi State and Nigeria. You may have joined a household that’s devoted to bringing peace and progress to the folks of Nigeria. You’ll not remorse changing into a part of this progressive motion.
“I’ll return to Abuja to ship a message to Mr. President. The message from the Confluence State right this moment is that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s victory in 2027 is definite.
“I wish to specific my gratitude to the folks of Kogi State for talking with one voice.”
In a quick however colourful ceremony, all the brand new members, led by the previous, obtained their APC flags.
Talking on behalf of the brand new members, Wada in his acceptance comment, acknowledged, “It’s my pleasure to lastly be part of the ranks of the progressive household.
“There are numerous the explanation why I joined the APC. First, this occasion is actually progressive. Second, President Tinubu has a transparent and commendable imaginative and prescient for our nation. He made a sensible resolution by eradicating the gas subsidy, which has led to a each day lower in meals costs. The naira has appreciated in opposition to the greenback, and our financial system is displaying indicators of restoration. The President has taken our nation out of a distressed financial state”.
