Edo polls: Gale of defection as politicians jostle for relevance
Edo polls: Gale of defection as politicians jostle for relevance
The spate of defection among the leading political parties in the state, especially the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress is on the high side and worrying, writes ADEYINKA ADEDIPE
With three months to the governorship election in the Edo State, the political turf is becoming more interesting, dramatic, and somewhat chaotic as bigwigs continue to defect from one party to another to realise their ambition of becoming relevant in the next government.
“As a party, we are committed to ensuring that our values and ideology remain paramount in this process and will attract like-minded individuals who are committed to our cause. Edo State Labour Party is building a strong, united, and formidable team that will drive positive change in the state and not mortgage its citizenry.
“As we approach the governorship election, we are confident that our party’s strength, combined with the experience and expertise of our new members, will make Edo State LP a force to be reckoned with. We will continue to prioritise the interests of the Edo people and work tirelessly to build a brighter future for all.
“The recent influx of new members into our party in Edo State will undoubtedly impact the outcome of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. We are confident that our party will gain an advantage in terms of numerical strength and mobilisation capacity, and that our new members will bring valuable experience, expertise, and resources to our campaign.
“However, the integration of new members may also lead to internal conflicts and challenges in managing the party’s campaign. We are working hard to ensure a smooth integration of these new members and a united campaign that will propel our party to victory,” he added.
However, politicians who have defected from one political party to another will only begin to count their gains or losses after the outcome of the September 2024 governorship election in the state.
