A federal lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast/Northwest area of Ondo state, Hon. Gani Dauda has officially defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Gani, defection at the party’s secretariat in Akure on Tuesday came weeks after purported speculations of leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He revealed that he defected after he had consulted and got a nod from the people of his constituency who ultimately voted him in at the green house of the National Assembly.
The lawmaker who also said he decided to join the All Progressive congress (APC) to be part of the wind of change promised to attracts more members to the party.
Speaking shortly after receiving the defected lawmakers, the State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) party in Ondo state, Mr. Isaacs Kekemeke said doors of the party is open to all aspiring members and assured of a free level playing ground.
Kekemeke reiterated that the APC would work hard and ensure it take over the mantle of power come 2015 general election.
He called on the defected lawmaker to start talking with other lawmakers on need to join the ship of the wind of change in the state.
