Chief Mathew Avre Ombugaku, who previously vied for the gubernatorial seat under the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nasarawa State, has officially crossed party lines to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement of his defection was made during a reception held in honour of Senator Solomon Akku Ewuga at the City Hall in Lafia on Saturday.
This move marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Nasarawa State.
Chief Ombugaku, along with several other influential political figures, was warmly welcomed into the APC by the National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and Senator Solomon Akku Ewuga.
Notable among those who joined Chief Ombugaku in defecting to the APC are Dr. Alfa Yusufu Tsenya, a former senatorial candidate of APGA in Nasarawa North; Aliyu Safiyanu, popularly known as Mai Zuma, a former SDP House of Representatives candidate; Zubairu Abdullahi Musa; and Musa Salihu Iyimoga, who represented Doma North Constituency in the 6th Assembly under the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
The reception was graced by several dignitaries, including Governor Abdullahi Sule, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, Senator George Akume, House of Representatives member Jeremiah Umaru, and other prominent political figures.
This development is expected to have a significant impact on the political dynamics of Nasarawa State as the 2023 general elections draw closer.
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