Idris Wada, a former governor of Kogi state, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Wada received his APC membership card on Saturday at his country home in Odu, Dekina LGA of Kogi state.
The development means that the former governor has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
David Alfred-Dogwo, his media aide, said Wada is optimistic about his political future.
“The brief but significant ceremony marks Capt. Wada’s formal entry into the APC, signalling a new chapter in his political journey and reinforcing the party’s growing influence in Kogi East Senatorial District,” he said.
“The event was attended by APC leaders, supporters, and well-wishers from across the local government.
“Capt. Wada’s defection is expected to strengthen the APC’s foothold in Dekina and bolster its preparations ahead of future electoral contests in the state and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.”
Wada served as governor of Kogi from January 2012 to January 2016 under the platform of the PDP. He, however, lost his re-election bid.
The election, held on November 21, 2015, was initially declared inconclusive, and a supplementary election was fixed for December 5, 2015.
Abubakar Audu, then the APC candidate, died on November 22, 2015 — a day after the election.
At the end of the supplementary election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared APC substitute candidate, Yahaya Bello, as the winner.
