Kashim Shettima boost energises APC as key Kogi opposition figures defect and pledge support for the ruling party
According to officials at the gathering, the Kashim Shettima boost became evident on Monday when former Kogi State governor Idris Wada and several prominent opposition figures were received into the All Progressives Congress.
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Witnesses said the Vice President expressed delight as he welcomed Wada and others, describing their move as a powerful affirmation of the party’s growing influence. The Kashim Shettima boost was reflected in the jubilant atmosphere, with attendees citing renewed confidence in the political direction of the state.
Shettima commended the defectors for what he called a courageous and progressive decision. He assured the new members that the APC represented stability and genuine development. His remarks carried a compelling tone that resonated strongly with party loyalists, who viewed the influx as a game changing moment.
Wada, speaking for the group, said their decision stemmed from what he believed were tangible improvements under the current administration.
He hailed the president’s economic steps and claimed that the nation was witnessing gradual gains. His comments added further weight to the symbolic power of the Kashim Shettima boost.
He pledged total support for the president’s 2027 ambitions and expressed confidence that Kogi would deliver emphatically.
The former governor received his membership card earlier in the week, completing his transition from the opposition.
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Party officials later noted that similar movements were occurring across the country, illustrating what they saw as a remarkable shift in political alignment.
