African Democratic Congress, ADC, House of Assembly candidates from Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba and Jigawa states have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, expressing their commitment to fund President Bola Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda in preparation for the 2027 ordinary elections.
Addressing the defectors, he assured them that they were joining a big political family where their contributions would be recognised. He said their decision to unite the APC would be communicated to President Tinubu and indicated that he would too suggest them to the governors in their respective states for correct roles in the continuing mobilisation and grassroots activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
The politicians were on a courtesy see to APC Nationwide Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, at the party’s Statewide Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.
Yilwatda underscored the inclusive nature of the APC and the Federal Government concerning countrywide cohesion and political engagement.
He characterized their willingness to forgo truth political aspirations in prefer of supporting what they perceive as the countrywide helpful as commendable, and assured them that the APC would present them opportunities to create important contributions to both the party and the nation.
He stated that President Tinubu’s administration had demonstrated a governance model that embraces Nigerians across area and religious boundaries.
Dr Princess Aslam Aliyu Gambiyar from Zamfara Status, who led the delegation, stated that the defectors are firmly convinced that President Tinubu possesses the capability to shift forward Nigeria’s development throughout the Renewed Hope Agenda of the continuing administration.
Upon receiving the defectors, APC Domestic Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda broadened a warm welcome and acknowledged their commitment to prioritizing domestic interests over customized political considerations.
Your subsequent responsibility is to revenue to your wards and commence organizational activities.” I commend your decision to submit resignation letters to your respective wards.
Yilwatda said: “We are pleased to welcome young individuals to our progressive movement.
She emphasized that this conviction motivated their departure from the ADC and their decision to collaborate alongside the APC to facilitate the President’s reelection.
He urged the fresh members to revenue to their wards and communities and immediately initiate grassroots mobilisation, stressing that joining the APC was not merely around changing political platforms but around becoming operating participants in building the party and supporting its programmes.
