A number of supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State.
Governor Umar Namadi expressed his delight on the rising assist for the APC in the course of the sixth version of the Authorities and Residents Engagement programme held on Sunday, April 27, in Buji Native Authorities Space.
The Authorities and Residents Engagement platform is aimed toward fostering dialogue between residents and authorities officers, permitting for the trade of considerations, achievements, and plans.
“We’re pleased to welcome our new members to the APC household,” Namadi mentioned. “This defection is a testomony to the nice work we’re doing in Jigawa State, and we’ll proceed to work in direction of the event of our state.”
The governor reassured the brand new members that they might be handled pretty, guaranteeing their voices could be heard and revered throughout the celebration. “Your voices will proceed to be heard, revered, and valued,” Namadi added.
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He promised inclusivity and a dedication to fairness for all celebration members, urging the defectors to assist his administration with constructive recommendation and to share the APC’s imaginative and prescient with their communities.
“The approaching of those new members will assist construct a stronger, extra united celebration,” Namadi mentioned, stressing that the APC wanted their assist and counsel to drive Jigawa’s growth agenda.
Idris Maikura, main the defectors from Unguwar Maina, Chirbun ward, defined the choice to affix the APC, stating, “Now we have seen the nice work being executed by Governor Umar Namadi, and we consider that the APC is the very best platform to realize our growth objectives. We’re assured that the APC will take Jigawa State to the subsequent degree.”
The defection has drawn reactions from completely different quarters. PDP State Chairman Ali Diginsa expressed disappointment over the transfer, claiming the defectors had deserted the celebration for private acquire.
“We aren’t stunned, however we’re disenchanted. These people have deserted the PDP for private good points, and we is not going to miss them,” Diginsa mentioned when contacted.
