2027: Faleke receives Kogi PDP, ADC heavyweights to APC

Member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Abiodun Faleke has welcomed influential members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi state who have defected to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).

The defectors, who are considered heavyweights in the PDP and ADC include Former member of House of Representatives, Hon. TJ Faniyi, Salahudeen Ganiyu, Hon. Ojuola, Comdr Foluso Daniel, Engr Kayode Adegbayo, Hon. Ibrahim Taiwo, Chief. Dare Maiyegun and Tunde Agbana the immediate former Kogi State PDP Assistant Treasurer

Their decision to join the APC is seen as a significant boost to the party’s chances in the state, particularly in the Yagba Federal Constituency.

Hon. Duro Meseko, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was in attendance at the meeting where the PDP and ADC heavyweights announced their decision to defect to the APC.

Faleke, while welcoming the new members, expressed his delight at their decision to join the APC. “I am thrilled to welcome these distinguished individuals into our party fold,” Faleke said. “Their decision to leave the PDP, ADC and join us is a testament to the APC’s commitment to good governance, development, and the well-being of the people of Kogi State. We are proud to have them on board and look forward to working together to build a brighter future for our state. Their wealth of experience and expertise will undoubtedly be an asset to our party, and we are excited to have them as part of our team.”

The group will soon be presented to the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo in a ceremony marking their official entry into the APC.