Several leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as well as executives of other opposition parties in Ogun state, have decamped to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Led by the former Deputy Governor of the state, Salmot Badru, the decampees under the aegis of Gateway Movement, at a meeting held in Abeokuta on Tuesday, declared their unwavering support for the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
They pledged their loyalty to the mission of the Governor to build a stronger future for the state.
The new entrants were received by the caretaker Chairman of APC in Ogun state, Yemi Sanusi, alongside the Secretary of the caretaker committee, Ayobami Olubori.
Addressing the gathering, Sanusi disclosed that the party was at the point of repositioning itself in the state and ready to work with all progressive individuals, especially those who worked for its victory during the election.
Speaking on behalf of the members, the former Deputy Governor, Salmot Badru, noted that the future of the state was in capable hands under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun and that members were ready to work with him to actualize his laudable plans for the state.
In his reaction, the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Tunji Egbetokun enjoined members of the movement to keep faith with the governor in his efforts to re-lay a very solid foundation for the development of Ogun state.
He held that the governor was working under peculiar conditions having succeeded a very hostile predecessor and called for patience and understanding, promising that the government would not take the support of the group for granted.
