Scores of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in support of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The mass defection took place in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, where Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan formally received the new members into the PDP fold.
Among the defectors were former Okehi Local Government Chairman, Hassan Yusuf; Special Adviser to the Council Chairman, Hajia Rafatu Haruna; and a prominent APC stalwart, Omuya Longman. They were joined by their supporters across various wards in the area.
Addressing the gathering, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized that grassroots engagement remains central to her political approach. She stated that the ongoing mobilisation efforts are aimed at strengthening the PDP in Kogi Central and positioning it as an unbeatable force in credible elections nationwide.
“My responsibility is to strengthen the PDP and bring more people into our fold,” she said. “We are not just building a party in Kogi Central; we are contributing to the national strength of the PDP.”
The senator also expressed optimism for a future where political parties in Nigeria are clearly defined by ideology. She warned that the absence of such principles often leads to the use of violence and intimidation in the political space.
Kogi State PDP Chairman, Enemona Anyebe, hailed the development as a strong vote of confidence in Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s leadership and described the defections as a significant boost for the party in the state.
