A group, North Central APC Youth Coalition (NCAYC), has joined the growing calls on member representing Yagba federal constituency, Hon Leke Abejide, to join All Progressives Congress.
Arising from a meeting in Abuja on Saturday, the group said it will involve prominent grassroot APC loyalists to compel the lawmaker to join the ruling party.
In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and signed by Chief Aiyelabowo Adebanji Austin and Comrade Umar Salihu Wokili, Coordinator and Secretary respectively, the group said the rep member cannot continue to contribute to the successes of APC from a distance.
“The time is now! He has to own the family that he belongs to.
“The success recorded for the APC in North Central during the last presidential election of 2023 was part of the efforts of Elder Leke Abejide. He saw that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the election.
“Despite being the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the last governorship election in Kogi State in 2023, in the spirit of sportsmanship, Elder Leke Abejide was the first candidate to congratulate the victory of the APC candidate, who is the Governor of Kogi State today. He did not only congratulate His Excellency, Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, he is also working with him to ensure the success of the APC led government in Kogi State.
“Recently, according to a news report, he also volunteered to be the Director General of the campaign if Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo of the APC declares to contest for 2nd term.
“As a National Assembly member, he has always supported and see to the successes of the policies of APC led federal government and the presidency.
“He has also always attributed his numerous successes, achievements, cum unprecedented developments in Yagba Federal Constituency to the APC led government.
“As the Chairman of the House Committee on Custom and Excise, he has contributed to the success of the Nigeria Customs Service, increasing the revenue base,” the communiqué read.
NCAYC called on Abejide to consider contesting for third term under the APC, as this will further renew the strength of the North Central in the political map of Nigeria.
Comrades Alfa Ebune (Kogi), Olaifa Muyiwa (Kwara), Mohammed Shaibu (Nassarawa), Nandi Jacob (Plateau), Emaikwu John (Benue), Sheyilo Musa (FCT) led youths of their various zones and states to the meeting and unanimously agreed.
