In a shocking move, Emmanuel Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo II, has defected from the party just 19 days before the September 21 governorship election.
In a letter to his Ward 10 chairman in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Agbaje cited “deliberate alienation and sidelining of core party faithful and leaders” as reasons for his departure.
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He stated, “This decision has not been taken lightly, but after careful consideration and consultation with my support base and leaders, I believe it is the best course of action for me at this time.”
Agbaje’s defection comes after he was allegedly denied entitlements as a lawmaker and excluded from the APC governorship campaign council. His exit is seen as a significant blow to the party ahead of the election.
