Members of the Kwankwansiyya movement within the Reformed All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo state led by its state chairman, Chief John Osamede Adun, the Ayobahan of Benin and Hon Harrison Omagbon, the state Coordinator have formally dumped the APC.
The development is coming amidst speculations that the National chairman of the APC and former Edo governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole are being expected in the state to reconcile warring factions in the party.
Addressing newsmen in Benin City, Mr Omagbon, said their decision to dump the APC was after, ” critical evaluation, discussions, due consultations and after reviewing the unfolding political events in the country.
“We wish to inform the state leadership of the APC that…the 589, 137 members of the Kwankwansiyya movement from the 192 wards in Edo state hereby resign from the APC with immediate effect today 9th August 2018”.
Omagbon however said that leaders of the movement, which National leader is former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso, would soon decide on their next line of action, although indications are they may defect to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, anytime soon.
Present at the press briefing were a former APC National Assembly member for Ovia Federal constituency, Engr Isaac Osahon, former APC chairman for Orhionwon local government in Edo state Mr Mathew Ehigie and former council Chairman for Ovia Northeast local government Mrs Lucy Omagbon.
