Owan, Edo – The Chairman of Owan West LGA , Hon Dickson Ahonsi and five councillors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Party (APC)

‎The speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Hon Blessings Agbebaku is the representative of Owan west constituency at the state Assembly .

‎Ahonsi formally defected at the APC Secretariat in Benin City and was received by members of the state Executive of the party.

‎The council chairman during his remarks 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 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 to 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”.