APC receives ex-Delta lawmaker, Ossai

The All Progressives Congress, on Wednesday, welcomed a former member of the Home of Representatives, Nicholas Ossai, following his defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

Ossai, who formally decamped to the APC, hinged his exit on the necessity to carry significant growth to his constituent, saying the ruling occasion gives the very best platform to attain the imaginative and prescient.

The lawmaker has beforehand served as a member of the Delta State Home of Meeting representing Ndokwa West State Constituency earlier than transferring to the Home of Representatives, the place he served till the top of the 2023 legislative session.

Addressing journalists in Abuja, Ossai praised the occasion management and President Bola Tinubu who he described as his function mannequin.

The Delta politician additionally boasted that his foray into the ruling occasion would put an finish to the reign of the PDP in his state.

He stated, “I’ve been within the PDP for a while now. However the umbrella has damaged down. We now have at all times regarded the President as a job mannequin and he’s nonetheless my function mannequin. At present, I’ve no different place than to return to APC to work for him and strengthen his authorities.

“I’m right here with my teaming supporters. I had gone to my ward and my (membership) card has been issued to me. I’ve additionally attended senatorial assembly of the APC. I’ve come immediately to tell you that I’m within the fold now and wish your blessings.

“I’m one among your foot troopers in Delta who has come to declare personally earlier than you immediately and to inform you that I’ll abide by the principles, legal guidelines and structure governing the APC. I’ll return to Delta State to champion Asiwaju Renewed Hope Agenda, which is nice.”

Whereas welcoming him to the occasion, the Nationwide Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru acknowledged that the defection of a seasoned chieftain like him was sufficient indication that the opposition occasion can’t be trusted with energy once more.

Based on him, Nigerians are starting to see the results of the President’s insurance policies and wouldn’t hesitate to vote him again to energy in 2027.

He stated, “It’s my pleasure to welcome you, not solely to the headquarters of the APC however to the vault of the progressives who’re working severely to resume the hope of the Nigerian individuals. One in all our cardinal goals is to revitalise the occasion and herald seasoned politicians who’re able to guaranteeing that the APC continues to win the election.

“I congratulate you for seeing these laudable achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. I doubt if there’s any politician who has radiated hope and assist, particularly amongst youthful politicians, than Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Of all political events in Nigeria, our occasion continues to wax stronger.

“However the opposition, significantly the Peoples Democratic Party are in critical disaster occasioned by inordinate ambitions and lack of correct coordination. The query is, can Nigerians belief a celebration that may not even put its home to rule the nation? So, thanks for abandoning that already dilapidated construction.”