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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A former federal lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Ismail Inah Hussein has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Kogi State.<\/p>\n

Hussein, who represented Idah Federal Constituency in Kogi State announced his defection on Friday in Ajaka, Igalamela-Odolu Local Government Area at a campaign rally organized by APC.<\/p>\n

The former lawmaker, who alongside hundreds of his supporters joined the APC attributed his decision to his desire to contribute to the development of Kogi State and the country as a whole.<\/p>\n

He said the APC government in Kogi State had instituted unity, security and overall development of the state, hence, his decision to support the APC governorship candidate, Usman Ododo for consolidation.<\/p>\n

He vowed to mobilize massively for his new party and ensure that APC wins overwhelmingly in the November 11 governorship election.<\/p>\n

The APC Chairman in Kogi State, Abdullahi Bello while welcoming the new members expressed confidence that the APC would win overwhelmingly in the forthcoming election.<\/p>\n

Dignitaries present at the event included former State Chairman of APC, Hadi Ametuo; Deputy Governorship Candidate, Joel Oyibo; Zonal Chairman of APC, Muhammed Alfa; member representing Idah Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, David Zacharias; former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sadiq Abubakar Ainoko, among others.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. A former federal lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Ismail Inah Hussein has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Kogi State. 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