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BREAKING: Former Kogi deputy governor joins APC weeks after dumping PDP

A former Deputy Governor of Kogi, Arch. Yomi Awoniyi has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state.

Awoniyi was officially received into the APC at the party’s National Headquarters on Tuesday, in Abuja, by the national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.

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Addressing journalists, he said: “I served as the Deputy Governor of Kogi State between 2011 and 2015.

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“I know the state very well, and I can tell you that the current governor has done exceptionally well in leadership and good governance. His humility is unmatched, and his ability to unite the people is remarkable.

“These qualities are some of the reasons I decided to join the APC and offer my support to him and the incoming administration.”

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Governor Yahaya Bello, while welcoming Awoniyi, whom he described as a “big fish”, said his decision to join the APC was significant.

 

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He stressed that Awoniyi’s move clearly demonstrated the people’s satisfaction with his achievements and their willingness to support his leadership for the state’s success.

“I am pleased to welcome the former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Arc Abayomi Awoniyi, into our party today. Awoniyi is a prominent figure who has just joined a significant movement.

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“I am delighted with his decision to join our party, and I can assure you that the APC will do more for the people of our state,” the governor stated.

Dr. Ganduje also commended Awoniyi’s decision to join the APC.

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He highlighted the influx of defections from opposition parties to the APC in Kogi State, under Governor Yahaya Bello’s leadership, as evidence of the governor’s achievements and ability to unite people for societal progress.

Ganduje assured Awoniyi and others who had joined or planned to join the APC that they would be given equal opportunities within the party.

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