Kwara 2027: NDC Unshaken By Omoda’s Defection To APC, We Will Consult INEC On Next Move-Ajia
Kwara State NDC gubernatorial candidate, Professor Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia on Wednesday reacted to the visit of the party’s Kwara Central senate candidate, Dr. Abdulrasheed Suleiman Omoda, to the Government House, Ilorin on Monday.
Recall that during the visit in question, Dr. Omoda had met with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq alongside three other individuals who claimed to be NDC House of Assembly candidates, where they announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The House of Assembly candidates are; Hon. Nurudeen Gidado , Ajikobi/Alanamu Ilorin West local government, Hon. Balqis Usman Atoti; Afon/Asa LGA, and Hon. Raheem Mumeen Oluwanisola, Owode/Onire, Asa Local government.
In an interview with Team@orientactualmags.com, Professor Ajia clarified and submitted that he and other party leaders do not support Dr. Omoda’s decision.
‘I saw the picture taken during the visit this morning just like other Kwarans, showing that he has gone to join the current governor. I wish him good luck, but we do not support the decision he has taken. We believe that the NDC offers a more credible path for the growth of Kwara State and Nigeria as a whole’ Professor Ajia said.
Clarifying the status of those who accompanied the senate candidate, Ajia added that ‘the people he went with are members of our party, although one of them is merely a placeholder. That is why I maintained that none of them are our actual candidates, except for Dr. Omoda’ he submitted.
When asked whether the party plans to replace Dr Omoda as Kwara Central senate candidate, Professor Ajia said the leadership of the party will review the legal and procedural options.
‘Dr. Omoda was our candidate, and we woke up to the news this morning that he has left to join the APC.. Because he made his move publicly, we expect that he must have formally resigned from the party at both the ward and state levels. We will consult with party leaders and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine our next steps’ he explained.
Professor Ajia also reaffirmed the party’s internal unity, submitting that NDC leaders have successfully managed the relationship between the Kwankwasiyya and Obidient movements in Kwara State.
He also emphasized that both groups share a common objective and are working in unison to ensure that NDC earns victory in the upcoming 2027 general election-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
