A former Executive Chairman of Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area and former member of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Daudu Gabriel Ayaga, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his numerous supporters, pledging to work for the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections.
Ayaga a strong political supporter of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan announced his defection during a ceremony held in his hometown, Ugugu Ward, Magongo, where he was formally received into the APC by the party’s leadership in Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area.
Addressing party members and supporters at the event, the former lawmaker said his decision to join the APC was driven by his commitment to strengthening the party and ensuring its success in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
He pledged to work with all APC candidates to achieve victory, stressing his readiness to collaborate with party leaders and stakeholders towards the realisation of the party’s political objectives.
Ayaga also expressed appreciation to the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, and the incumbent Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for their leadership and contributions to the development of the state.
The defection ceremony attracted prominent APC stakeholders, including the Ogori-Magongo APC Local Government Chairman, Hon. Friday Apkata; former council chairman, Goke Oparison; and the party’s House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Emmanuel Olufade.
Others present were representatives of Hon. Sani Ogembe, Hon. Maryam Ogasiya, alongside other party leaders, supporters and well-wishers.
The highlight of the event was the formal reception of Ayaga and his supporters into the APC by the party’s Local Government Chairman, Hon. Friday Apkata, at Ugugu Ward, Magongo, amid excitement among party members.
