The lawmaker representing Gombe South Senatorial District, Siyako Anthony Yaro, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Naijaonpoint reports that Senator Yaro made his decision known in a statement made available to journalists, noting that the step was taken after due consultation with the people of his constituency.
The lawmaker defected to the PDP after losing the APC senatorial ticket for the 2027 elections to a consensus arrangement.
He described the PDP as the political platform that first believed in the collective aspirations of the people of the district and gave him the opportunity to pursue their development agenda.
“This decision was not made lightly. But the PDP remains the party that first believed in our collective dream for a greater Gombe South, a dream of better roads, functional schools, accessible healthcare, and empowered youths and women,” he said.
He added that his return to the PDP should not be seen as a political desperation or inconsistency, but as a demonstration of responsibility and commitment to the people he represents.
“To my supporters and constituents, I ask that you see this return not as a sign of confusion, but as an act of courage and accountability. My loyalty has always been, and will always be, to the people first,” he added.
Yaro thanked his supporters for their loyalty and continued support and declared his intention to seek re-election to continue representing the senatorial district.
“I am ready to run. I am ready to win. I am ready to continue defending your interests with every breath in my body,” the senator declared.
The lawmaker further urged residents of the district to remain united and focused, saying the future of Gombe South should be determined by the will of its people rather than political interests.
“Let us move forward together. Let us prove that the people of Gombe South are not pawns in any political chess game; we are the architects of our own destiny,” he added.
