Edo Poll: Ex-APC Mobiliser Dumps Party For PDP

A renowned All Progressives Congress (APC) mobiliser in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State, Hon Ogini Kingsley Topa, has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election.

Topa, a grassroot mobiliser popularly referred to as ‘ward 1 governor’ was former chairman of the committee for works and Housing in the local government area.

He said he left the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to support Governor Godwin Obaseki in developmental strides.

Topa, who stated this yesterday, also said Obaseki’s appointment of Marvellous Omobayo from Akoko-Edo as the deputy governor, was a clear demonstration of his love for the people of Akoko-Edo who, according to him, have been politically marginalised despite being the largest council in the state.

He said, “It time we play down the issue of party politics and embrace developmental politics for the benefit of our people.

Obaseki has shown that he is the liberator of the oppressed and the marginalized in the state.

“Yes, I was in APC but with what Obaseki has done for the Akoko-Edo people by appointing one of our illustrious son Marvellous Omobayo to the exulted position of the deputy governor, will go down in history as one who has the interest of the Akoko-Edo people at heart. We are very happy for that for giving us a sense of belongining.

“I’m using this opportunity to call on all Akoko-Edo indigenes and Edolites to join hands with the Obaseki led PDP to produce Asue Ighodalo as the next governor. I can assure you that Akoko-Edo is PDP and PDP is Akoko-Edo.”