Four legislators of opposition parties at the Edo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday defected to the ruling All Progressives Party (APC).
The defected lawmakers are: Hon. Donald Okugbe of the Peoples Democratic Party (Akoko-Edo II), Hon. Bright Iyamu of the PDP, (Orhionmwon), Hon. Richard Edosa of Labour Party (Oredo West) and Hon Sunday Ojezele of the PDP, (Esan South East).
The Chairman of APC in Edo state, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, who received the defectors at the party secretariat commended them for their “bold decision”.
Tenebe added, “These Honorable Members who bring with them a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives, have recognized that the APC offers the most promising path for Edo State and our nation, Nigeria.”