'Democracy must be defended' - Yagba APC leaders defend Abejide's emergence as candidate

APC leaders and officials from Yagba Federal Constituency have rallied behind Leke Abejide's emergence as the party's candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election. They stated his primary victory reflects the genuine will of APC members and dismissed criticisms as attempts to undermine democracy. The statement, signed by Kogi State Commissioner for Information Kingsley Femi Fanwo and other local chairmen, emphasized that Abejide's candidacy was earned through a transparent democratic process.