Checkout Eight Prominent Politicians Who Joined APC In 2021

 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) threw its doors wide open for new members after the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee received approval from President Muhammadu Buhari to embark on a membership registration/revalidation exercise.

The membership registration and revalidation exercise has however witnessed the ‘signing’ of new members.

According to the National Chairman Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) Governor Mai Mala Buni, the registration and revalidation exercise is aimed at building new confidence among its members and reassuring them of new hope in the party.

He said the exercise would assist the party to generate a valid, accurate and up to date data on party membership to enhance and support its planning process.

Here are prominent Nigerians who have decamped to the party during the registration process:

· Former Ogun Governor Gbenga Daniel

A former Ogun Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP and formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He became welcomed by 5 governors elected at the platform of the birthday celebration.

Daniel, in a statement to his supporters, said the pass is inside the pleasant hobby of “our human beings”.

Daniel was chairman of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council for the 2019 elections in which former Vice President Atiku Abubakar became the candidate.

· Former Osun Deputy Gov Senator Iyiola Omisore

A former Osun Deputy Governor Senator Iyiola Omisore, was the governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) at some point of the 2018 gubernatorial election where he emerged 1/3.

He later threw his weight in the back of the APC on the re-run of the governorship election after Gboyega Oyetola, the APC’s candidate squared off with Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Omisore changed into acquired by means of Osun Deputy Governor, Benedict Alabi and APC chairman, Gboyega Famodun.

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He served as deputy to former Governor Bisi Akande between 1999 and 2003 and become additionally a senator representing Osun East from 2003 to 2009.

In 2014, he contested for the governorship election but lost to Rauf Aregbesola.

· Ogun ex-Gov candidate, Rotimi Paseda

A -time governorship candidate in Ogun State, Otunba Rotimi Paseda, has also decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He turned into registered through his ward chairman, Idowu Osunkoya.

Shortly after his registration that happened at Ward 14 St Paul Polling Unit 3, in Itale, Omu-Ijebu, Odogbolu Local Government of the kingdom, Paseda stated his decision to enroll in the All Progressives Congress (APC) turned into in reaction to the yearnings of his followers.

· Lt-General Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd)

Former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd) on February 16 officially defected to the ruling birthday celebration – All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ihejirika was COAS from 2010 to 2014 underneath former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Ihejirika, sixty five, announced his choice to sign up for the APC at his Isuikwuato country domestic in Abia-North senatorial district.

Disclosing his motives for becoming a member of the APC, Ihejirika said it was to contribute to the development of the birthday celebration on the state and countrywide level.

· Celestine Okoye, Retired DIG

Celestine Okoye, a retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, has also joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra nation.

The former DIG registered at his polling unit in Awka.

This improvement is coming ahead of the gubernatorial election scheduled for November 6 inside the kingdom.

Okoye said he is ready to contribute to the party’s success in the forthcoming election.

· Hon. Blessing Onuh

Hon. Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark and lawmaker representing Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency of Benue, has also joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).

Onuh stated she turned into leaving APGA because of management crisis at all ranges of the birthday party.

· Obasanjo’s ex-PA on Security, Protocol, Simeon Eze

Ex-Personal Assistant to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Security and Protocols, Simeon Eze, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Eze, who is from Echara/Isiagu Ward in Igboeze-South Local Government Area of Enugu State, joined APC on Tuesday on the neighborhood authorities birthday party secretariat, Ibagwa-Aka, where he registered.

Eze, who was PA to former President Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, stated that this become his first time becoming a member of a political party.

· Cubana Chief Priest – Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu

Popular superstar barman Cubana Chief Priest has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a video, which he posted on instagram, the Imo-born socialite could be seen signing some documents which makes his membership of the birthday celebration authentic.