Suspended chairmen of Owan West and Ovia South West Local Government Areas, Dickson Ahonsi and Edosa Enowoghomenma, on Friday joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Ahonsi defected with five councillors, while Enowoghomenma moved with eight councillors.
Ahonsi was received in Benin City by members of the APC state executive. Explaining his decision, he praised Governor Monday Okpebholo’s developmental strides and pledged to bring more colleagues into the party.
“We see progress under the governor, including key appointments and impactful projects. This is why I’m joining the APC,” Ahonsi said, as he and the councillors were presented with brooms, the party’s symbol.
Similarly, in Ovia South West, Enowoghomenma and eight councillors, including Leader of the House Nosakhare Edobor, were welcomed by the APC council chairman, Emmanuel Ogbomo.
Ogbomo assured them of equal treatment in the party, saying, “In the APC, everyone is treated equally. You will not regret this decision.”
Enowoghomenma stated their decision was driven by the desire to support the governor and Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa in developing the state.
“As council chairman, it’s vital we work with the deputy governor and the governor for the benefit of Ovia South West,” Enowoghomenma added.
Edobor clarified that the move was voluntary and in the best interest of their local government area.
