In a significant political shift in Edo State, 17 council chairmen from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move has raised speculations about the political landscape in Edo, especially as the defection involves nearly all of the 18 local council leaders in the state.
The development follows allegations by the Edo PDP that the defections were influenced by financial incentives from external political forces. The defections could have broad implications for party strength and influence across the region, reshaping local governance ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
The tactics and motives behind this political transition continue to be a focal point of discussion among political analysts and stakeholders in the state.
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