Owan West LGA Chair, Five Councilors  Defect to APC

By Towncriernews 

Amidst face off between local government councillors and the Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, the Chairman of Owan West LGC , Mr. Dickson Ahonsi and five councillors elected on the platform of the People Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday defected to the All Progressives Party (APC)

Ahonsi who stormed the APC Secretariat in Benin City, was received by members of the state Executive of the party, said his decision to join the APC was influenced by the steps taken so far by Governor Monday Okpebholo to development the state. 

The chairman and the five Councilors  who were presented with broom, the party’s symbol, said he will ensure his other colleagues joined the APC in supporting the Okpebholo’s administration. 

He said, ” I intend to join the APC today because of what the governor is doing . Firstly, his activities on assumption of office has made important appointments unlike the previous government. Soon the list of commissioners will soon be released and it is a welcome development. 

“The projects that he has embarked upon shows clearly that that Edo is in safe hands and that is why am here to join the party.

Edo State Secretary of the APC, Lawrence Okah, while receiving the suspended chairman and councilors into the party said the doors of the party is open to receive more defectors .

“We have long been expecting you to join us . APC now have five Councilors and more will come. Use the the broom to mobilize other people to join the party”.