The Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has claimed that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and eight more governors from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP would soon join the All Progressives Congress APC.
He has also noted that the “development strides” of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is enough for the party to retain the presidential seat in 2023.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television Politics Today, Governor Bello claimed that: “I said it long ago, not today when the party (PDP) was going through some challenges; I did say that there are 10 governors from the opposition parties that will join APC.
“We have seen one; one that is even as equal as 10, he has joined us, nine to go. Just mark my words; I don’t lie, I will never lie, and I will never deceive anybody,” the Kogi governor stressed.
He went on to note that APC has “developed the country” in a manner that Nigerians will see the party retain power at all levels come 2023.
“APC has come to stay. We are developing the country, the people are happy with our programmes, we are touching lives and we are securing the nation.
“Why won’t they (Nigerians) give us a chance once again to continue to produce the president of this country? APC by the grace of God will produce the next president and sweep across the legislative houses and the governorship across the country.”
Bello also noted that the recent defection of Ebonyi State governor to the party was not a case of political scavenging as alleged by the PDP.
He argued that the opposition party is building castles in the air and does not have what it takes to contend with the ruling party.
“APC is a party of the people, for the grassroots. You can see the exodus. I don’t know what is giving them (PDP) that confidence,” the governor added. “Even though power belongs to God and God gives power to who He wills, at this stage, I can assure you that PDP is gone and is going and going.”
