A former governorship aspirant and Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP, chieftain in Kebbi State, Alhaji Lawali Dakingari, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, alongside 1000’s of his supporters in Suru Native Authorities Space.
Dakingari, who led 2,208 delegates from polling models throughout Suru LGA, was obtained on the Authorities Home in Birnin Kebbi by Governor Nasir Idris and leaders of the APC.
Talking through the occasion, Dakingari stated the choice to go away the PDP was taken after consultations together with his political associates and supporters.
He said that the transfer was geared toward strengthening political participation and contributing to governance within the state.
“We have now resolved to hitch the APC after vast consultations. Our choice displays the collective place of our supporters and political construction,” he stated.
He added that extra defections from the PDP and different political events are anticipated within the coming days, together with former native authorities chairmen and political stakeholders who couldn’t attend the occasion.
Reacting to the event, the APC Chairman in Kebbi State, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, described the defection as a major increase to the celebration.
He urged the brand new members to stay dedicated to celebration unity and mobilisation forward of future political engagements.
Governor Nasir Idris, whereas welcoming the defectors, assured them of equal remedy inside the celebration and referred to as for sustained cooperation amongst members.
Commenting on the defection, the Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kebbi State, Yahaya Sarki, stated the event mirrored rising confidence within the APC-led administration.
“The choice by Alhaji Lawali Dakingari and his supporters to hitch the APC reveals that many political actors and communities are aligning with the route of governance in Kebbi State,” Sarki stated.
He added that the federal government would proceed to prioritise inclusive governance and growth throughout the state.
